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K792 LYA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,264 mi
Last recorded160,264 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK792 LYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 160,264 miles

front both sides wings corroded

offside rear tyre 1.6mm

oil leak

under body corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 151,265 miles

Front Oil leak from Engine ()

Front coil spring corroded X 2 and rear suspension are corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wing mirror has been missing

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 145,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,520 miles

o/s/f wheel has slight bind

Pass 8 Jun 2012 140,137 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 140,137 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 126,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 125,533 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 125,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 125,268 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 125,266 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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K792 LYA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K792 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K792 LYA registered?

K792 LYA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K792 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K792 LYA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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