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K589 JWC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,222 mi
Last recorded149,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK589 JWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 149,222 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 149,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 140,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 140,500 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 139,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 139,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 128,735 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 128,735 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 125,809 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 125,809 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 125,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

clutch slipping

scratches on bonnet

Pass 10 Mar 2006 121,904 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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K589 JWC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc 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 K589 JWC, 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 K589 JWC registered?

K589 JWC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K589 JWC safe to buy?

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