MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside 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)
Rear wheel archs taped up
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel archs taped up
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion at sills and suspension arms
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion at sills and suspension arms
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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K580 BBA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K580 BBA, 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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K580 BBA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 1993.
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