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K783 DEF

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,480 mi
Last recorded221,480 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK783 DEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 221,480 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2010 221,480 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 217,428 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 217,428 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 212,187 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 212,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 198,062 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 198,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K783 DEF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K783 DEF, 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 K783 DEF registered?

K783 DEF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K783 DEF safe to buy?

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