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K739 BJO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,035 mi
Last recorded95,035 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK739 BJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,985 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills slight corrosion but near any load bearing points

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,950 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 133,809 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 94,743 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,955 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 93,757 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear outer (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 74,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,095 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension is slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,286 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 68,283 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,673 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,545 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K739 BJO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K739 BJO, 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 K739 BJO registered?

K739 BJO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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