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K764 BVM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,547 mi
Last recorded184,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK764 BVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 184,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possible air in system (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. possible air in system (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid low

centre stop light wired as rear fog light

holed corrosion offside front lower wing

slight corrosion rear inner sills

Fail 13 Jun 2017 184,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre brake light not working

n/s/r tyre nail and perished

o/s/f lower arch corroded out of area

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2016 177,140 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 177,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 174,009 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 174,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 171,464 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2014 171,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 166,533 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 166,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 158,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 145,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 132,864 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sil

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 132,828 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r lower outer sil

v/slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 132,819 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 132,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 132,313 miles

as original vt32

Fail 12 Jul 2007 132,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight play in o/s rack joint

Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,861 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 118,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K764 BVM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K764 BVM, 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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K764 BVM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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