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K731 SGC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,211 mi
Last recorded143,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK731 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 143,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 137,832 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 137,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 137,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 133,715 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 130,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 126,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 124,074 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths very low (both 2mm)

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

rear of o/s outer door sill beginning to corrode slightly

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 117,716 miles

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

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

rear tyres tread depths getting low (both 2mm)

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

steering rack gaiters perished and beginning to split

Pass 15 Apr 2008 110,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 105,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 97,548 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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K731 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K731 SGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K731 SGC registered?

K731 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K731 SGC safe to buy?

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