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K717 LMY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,927 mi
Last recorded163,927 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK717 LMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 163,927 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 163,927 miles

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

rear fog light dull.

surface corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 147,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 137,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 127,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 127,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 117,471 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 117,310 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,528 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 105,528 miles

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

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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K717 LMY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K717 LMY, 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 K717 LMY registered?

K717 LMY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K717 LMY safe to buy?

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