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K764 RRL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

176,221 mi
Last recorded176,221 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK764 RRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 176,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner wheel arch showing corrosion but not considered excessive

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 175,973 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 175,493 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 175,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 175,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 174,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 174,863 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 174,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 174,528 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 174,528 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 170,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Aug 2014 170,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Aug 2013 166,924 miles

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

Nearside front lower shock absorber bush deteriorating.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 164,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 160,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 155,557 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 151,227 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 144,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 132,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 121,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 111,965 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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K764 RRL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K764 RRL, 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 K764 RRL registered?

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

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