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K746 SNP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,697 mi
Last recorded209,697 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK746 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 209,697 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 204,302 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 198,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 193,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 189,060 miles

nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2014 186,438 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 186,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 185,046 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 185,046 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 183,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 175,310 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake lever travel

Fail 11 May 2011 175,310 miles

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

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

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

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

advise handbrake lever travel

Pass 13 May 2010 165,091 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 165,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 156,597 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 156,597 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 152,258 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 152,258 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 145,006 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

o/s/r tyre nailed

rear discs corroded

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2006 136,732 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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K746 SNP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K746 SNP, 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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K746 SNP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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