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K734 GSH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,862 mi
Last recorded72,862 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK734 GSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 72,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 72,588 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2014 72,588 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 66,628 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 66,621 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,744 miles

all tyres have slight cracking

back plates at front discs corroded

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

fog light switch hard to see from drivers seat

front brake pipes corroded and greased

front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased

paint work damaged

poor engine idle

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded and sealed

sills and chassis very corroded

slight play in offside steering arm

suspect incorrect battery fitted to car(acid battery instead of gel

suspect water leak in boot

tyre size 195/50/15

Fail 22 Jun 2011 64,684 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all tyres have slight cracking

back plates at front discs corroded

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

fog light switch hard to see from drivers seat

front brake pipes corroded and greased

front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased

paint work damaged

poor engine idle

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded and sealed

sills and chassis very corroded

slight play in offside steering arm

suspect incorrect battery fitted to car(acid battery instead of gel

suspect water leak in boot

tyre size 195/50/15

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,406 miles

battery insecure

front to rear and front brake pipes corroded(greased)

incorrect bopth through offside front lower shocker bush

offside rear mud flap loose

tyre size 195/50/r15

tyres have slight cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 60,845 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,653 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,595 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 56,595 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K734 GSH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K734 GSH, 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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K734 GSH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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