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K629 RUS

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,397 mi
Last recorded95,397 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK629 RUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heat shield above rear exhaust insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,477 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 91,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 85,999 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 85,999 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 85,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 85,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 85,999 miles

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

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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K629 RUS is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K629 RUS, 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 K629 RUS registered?

K629 RUS is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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