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K605 SBY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,641 mi
Last recorded170,641 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK605 SBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 170,641 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s & o/s chassis damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2009 170,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s & o/s chassis damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,038 miles

n/s body damaged

front number plate slightly fadded

n/s chassisdamaged & o/s chassis scratch

n/s dood mirror missing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 130,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s & o/s chassis damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2006 108,669 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 90,004 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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K605 SBY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K605 SBY, 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 K605 SBY registered?

K605 SBY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K605 SBY safe to buy?

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