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K741 PFB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,601 mi
Last recorded152,601 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK741 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 152,601 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 141,370 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear joint

n/s and o/s lower suspension joint boots starting to perrish

n/s and o/s top suspension joint boots starting to perrish

o/s front and n/s rear tyres perrished

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 20 Nov 2013 141,347 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear joint

n/s and o/s lower suspension joint boots starting to perrish

n/s and o/s top suspension joint boots starting to perrish

o/s front and n/s rear tyres perrished

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2012 140,698 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 140,689 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 140,680 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 138,902 miles

o/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r tyres slightly perrished on sidewalls

rear discs pitted / surface rust

Fail 10 Jun 2011 138,894 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f , n/s/r , o/s/r tyres slightly perrished on sidewalls

rear discs pitted / surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2010 138,221 miles

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f tyre going out of shape and starting to split

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2010 138,221 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/f tyre going out of shape and starting to split

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2008 134,884 miles

exhaust heat shields loose

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre split

Fail 28 Nov 2008 134,884 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shields loose

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 130,789 miles

both front tyres starting to split

o/s/f n/s/f brakes slighty binding on

rear brake discs getting rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2007 130,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to split

rear brake discs getting rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2006 126,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs getting rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2005 123,430 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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K741 PFB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 K741 PFB, 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 K741 PFB registered?

K741 PFB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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