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K664 ABV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,090 mi
Last recorded156,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK664 ABV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2009 156,090 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

STRONG ADVISE:rear brake discs corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside front lower shock absorber bush worn

Pass 19 Sep 2008 138,387 miles

STRONG ADVISE:nearside front brake pads very low

front brakes unbalanced (just within limits)

nearside parking brake effort low

poor quality repair to offside rear sill

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2008 138,387 miles

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

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

STRONG ADVISE:nearside front brake pads very low

front brakes unbalanced (just within limits)

nearside parking brake effort low

poor quality repair to offside rear sill

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 112,287 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 112,287 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN , OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR IS VERY CLOSE TO TOP SUSPENSION ARM , OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM LINK BRACKET ONLY HAS ONE FIXING SIDE PLATE , FRONT PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Aug 2006 104,902 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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K664 ABV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K664 ABV, 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 K664 ABV registered?

K664 ABV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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