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K581 SNP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,860 mi
Last recorded162,860 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 162,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 162,860 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 156,191 miles

Front suspension and track rod end rubbers all starting to perish

Rear foglight wired to centre stop light and dim

Fail 31 Jan 2014 156,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front suspension and track rod end rubbers all starting to perish

Nearside rear brake caliper handbrake linkage not moving

Rear foglight wired to centre stop light and dim

Pass 4 Feb 2013 144,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 143,069 miles

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

cracks visible in all tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2011 141,502 miles

fault on clutch

hand brake poor, 18%

nsr disc and pad look as if over heated at some time ok at present

Pass 27 Apr 2010 138,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 137,523 miles

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

signs of corrosion on front and rear sub frames/ coil springs/ and rear anti roll bar

Fail 16 Jan 2009 137,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front and rear anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2008 136,832 miles

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

advise clutch pedal rubber split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 135,130 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 135,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 130,431 miles

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 SNP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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