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K716 MAH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,198 mi
Last recorded176,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK716 MAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 176,198 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty rears (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased

hazard switch slightly deteriated

Fail 7 Jul 2017 176,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty rears (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased

hazard switch slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 163,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 163,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

washers poor

wipers smeer

Pass 19 Mar 2014 148,268 miles

aircon/powersteering belt split slightly

all coil springs corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrossion

rear silencer deteriorating

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 14 Mar 2014 148,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

aircon/powersteering belt split slightly

all coil springs corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slight corrossion

rear silencer deteriorating

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 20 Mar 2013 132,450 miles

(4) Rear brake pads worn close to limit. 2mm.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 132,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1) Clutch pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated badly.

(1) Thermostat housing gasket leaking coolent.

(4) Rear brake pads worn close to limit. 2mm.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,935 miles

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

The chassis rails front to rear are scrapped/scoured and corroded.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,935 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

The chassis rails front to rear are scrapped/scoured and corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 104,367 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil level low

large stone/cut in n/s/f tyre

rear disks slightly pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,711 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,892 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 92,149 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 90,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 89,842 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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K716 MAH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K716 MAH, 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 K716 MAH registered?

K716 MAH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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