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K707 JHE

1993 Mazda MX5

Green Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

238,480 mi
Last recorded238,480 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX5171,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK707 JHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2019 238,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing GAS FILLER CAP (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BATTERY TRAY CORRODED THROUGH BOOT FLOOR HANGING DOWN (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel PARK NIL (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front WIPER WHEEL BOX SPINDLES WORN

Rear NUMBER PLATE LETTERS SMALL BUT OK FOR IMPORT

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 231,706 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 231,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 231,613 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking STEERING RACK SOAKED HARD TO TELL EXACTLY WHAT IS LEAKING (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BEFORE ARCH LIGHT CORROSION AND OFFSIDE BOOT FLOOR

Pass 4 Dec 2017 225,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 213,679 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 213,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 193,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi starting to crack at ferrule (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 9 Dec 2015 193,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi starting to crack at ferrule (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Dec 2014 177,609 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 177,609 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 164,752 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 152,821 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 152,821 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 141,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 117,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 117,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,366 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 99,945 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 94,333 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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K707 JHE is a 1993 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 171,871 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K707 JHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K707 JHE is a 1993 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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