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K71 SAF

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,178 mi
Last recorded164,178 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK71 SAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 164,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes low reading (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 163,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 163,857 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 162,458 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 162,458 miles

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 160,803 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 160,803 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 158,464 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 158,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced iner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 155,563 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 151,833 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 151,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 147,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 144,034 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,898 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 139,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 135,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,967 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Oct 2009 122,587 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2008 117,921 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 117,878 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 112,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 108,543 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 108,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 19 Oct 2005 104,589 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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K71 SAF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K71 SAF, 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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K71 SAF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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