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K581 PGK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,189 mi
Last recorded180,189 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 180,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight tightness on rotation/not binding (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Coolant leak of engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

co just met

Fail 16 Aug 2016 180,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure TOO HEIGH (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight tightness on rotation/not binding (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Coolant leak of engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

co just met

Pass 31 Jul 2015 165,305 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner steering rack gaiter clip missing

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

offside front brake pads slightly wearing

outer rear sills corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 165,303 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front brake pads slightly wearing

outer rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 151,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 151,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 149,214 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 149,214 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 147,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 144,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 142,330 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 142,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 129,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 112,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre side wall pershied

Pass 4 May 2006 102,783 miles

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

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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K581 PGK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K581 PGK, 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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What year was K581 PGK registered?

K581 PGK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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