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K723 WAY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,705 mi
Last recorded137,705 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK723 WAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 137,705 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 130,220 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills and both rear inner wheel arc// (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 130,083 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner and outer sills and both rear inner wheel arc// (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 127,009 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise n/s outer sill heavy corrosion

advise o/s outer sill heavy corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2020 127,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise n/s outer sill heavy corrosion

advise o/s outer sill heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 126,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,691 miles

slight play in antiroll bar "D" bush nearside rear

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,196 miles

corrosion forming n/s sill/door step.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 125,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion forming n/s sill/door step.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming n/s sill door step

corrosion forming o/s/r and n/s/r sill backings

Pass 8 May 2015 123,908 miles

corrosion forming n/s/r sill backing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 123,700 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion forming n/s/r sill backing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 121,596 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 121,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 May 2012 120,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 120,955 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming o/s/f floor and o/s/r sill back

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,067 miles

general underbody surface corosion

suspension & arms front & rear surface corosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 119,559 miles

r/n/s inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2009 118,907 miles

slight corrosion to rear near side sill and bottom of front off side wing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 118,370 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 117,752 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 117,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 117,204 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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K723 WAY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 K723 WAY, 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 K723 WAY registered?

K723 WAY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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