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K585 GBD

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,927 mi
Last recorded89,927 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK585 GBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,927 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

cuts in the nearside front tyre tread

engine oil leak evident

offside front metal brake pipe is corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded and thin

Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,875 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

imbalance in the front brakes

offside front metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,524 miles

engine oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,895 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,895 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil leaks

nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,142 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars

Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,584 miles

both rear tyres approaching the wear bars

Pass 5 Nov 2008 80,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 68,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,708 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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K585 GBD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K585 GBD, 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 K585 GBD registered?

K585 GBD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K585 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K585 GBD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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