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K622 JJN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

268,906 mi
Last recorded268,906 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK622 JJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 268,906 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 265,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 265,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 258,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2015 237,366 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 237,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 181,141 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 181,141 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 147,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 143,130 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 143,130 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 141,557 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 141,550 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 198,752 miles

headlamps of different beam types,but fulfill "matched pair" criteria

Fail 23 Apr 2010 198,752 miles

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

headlamps of different beam types,but fulfill "matched pair" criteria

Pass 25 Apr 2009 136,205 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 134,176 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 131,451 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 126,293 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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K622 JJN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K622 JJN, 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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K622 JJN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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