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K650 PKF

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK650 PKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 72,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,506 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 71,506 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2019 70,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2017 69,541 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 69,522 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 69,493 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,045 miles

Advise nearside rear brake hose ferrule is corroded

Advise rear subframe and suspension components are corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 67,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Advise nearside rear brake hose ferrule is corroded

Advise rear subframe and suspension components are corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 66,778 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 62,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,069 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 58,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,797 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 52,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K650 PKF 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 K650 PKF, 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 K650 PKF registered?

K650 PKF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 1993.

Is K650 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K650 PKF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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