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K70 SGP

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,117 mi
Last recorded87,117 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 SGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2024 87,117 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch below head light (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,629 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 75,620 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 70,247 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2020 70,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 69,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 May 2018 69,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 7 May 2016 68,522 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre excessively deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,971 miles

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

front tyre(s) worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 67,177 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,630 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 66,604 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,824 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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K70 SGP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K70 SGP, 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 K70 SGP registered?

K70 SGP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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