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K57 BCG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,016 mi
Last recorded102,016 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK57 BCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 102,016 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 102,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 101,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S/R Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,524 miles

Rear exhaust blow

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,507 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer, Seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 101,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,157 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,527 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 100,493 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 100,493 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 100,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 100,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,449 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorat

Pass 10 Apr 2007 89,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 89,233 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer door sill becoming corroded at rear

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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K57 BCG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K57 BCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K57 BCG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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