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K762 OYJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

152,497 mi
Last recorded152,497 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK762 OYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 152,497 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 152,497 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 151,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 149,662 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface rust on suspension arms, anti roll bar and subframe

Pass 6 Jul 2021 148,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 147,419 miles

Front upper and lower suspention arms (wishbones) corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake binding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear upper and lower suspention arms (wishbones) corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 145,704 miles

Front anti roll bar heavily corroded

Front suspention arms (upper and lower) ball joints dust covers heavily perished

Offside Front brake binding/sticking slightly

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 145,704 miles

Front anti roll bar heavily corroded

Front suspention arms (upper and lower) ball joints dust covers heavily perished

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding/sticking slightly

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 145,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 144,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 144,289 miles

surface corrosion under car on front and wishbones and rear subframe

Pass 7 Jul 2015 143,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 141,925 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushs deteriorated

nearside front upper and lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside front upper and lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2013 140,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 137,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 132,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Jun 2010 128,660 miles

nearside and offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Jun 2009 124,148 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 124,119 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2008 119,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 114,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 107,102 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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K762 OYJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K762 OYJ, 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 K762 OYJ registered?

K762 OYJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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