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K798 JHJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,479 mi
Last recorded182,479 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 JHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 182,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 181,831 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 178,537 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 178,437 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 160,301 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 160,285 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 155,280 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 155,280 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 150,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 150,347 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak

brake hoses all corroding

front and rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2008 144,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 139,059 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 132,868 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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K798 JHJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K798 JHJ, 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 K798 JHJ registered?

K798 JHJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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