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K805 MMB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,506 mi
Last recorded146,506 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK805 MMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 146,506 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch and outer wing at back

Corrosion to o/s/r outer wheel arch

Exhaust noisey

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 146,506 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch and outer wing at back

Corrosion to o/s/r outer wheel arch

Exhaust noisey

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 145,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion & hole to o,s,f inner wing currently outside prescribed area

Corrosion to o,s,r wheel arch area - currently outside prescribed area

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering wheel quick release coupling

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 145,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion & hole to o,s,f inner wing currently outside prescribed area

Corrosion to o,s,r wheel arch area - currently outside prescribed area

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering wheel quick release coupling

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 145,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Handbrake has long travel

Hole & corrosion to o,s,,f inner wheel arch - currently outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension support bar bolts broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some freeplay detected at steering wheel quick release coupling

Fail 10 May 2021 145,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Handbrake has long travel

Hole & corrosion to o,s,,f inner wheel arch - currently outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension support bar bolts broken

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 144,681 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to o/s/f inner arch not within prescribed area

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge not full tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear support bar bolt broken

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 144,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to o/s/f inner arch not within prescribed area

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge not full tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear support bar bolt broken

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 143,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside

Hole of corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear support bar bolt broken

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 143,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside

Hole of corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear support bar bolt broken

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 142,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear support bar bolt broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 142,020 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to vehicle underside

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear support bar bolt sheared

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight imbalance to front brakes

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 140,054 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 140,053 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 133,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s upper ball joint boots wrapped in insulation tape so unable to assess condition of rubber boots

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2014 133,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s upper ball joint boots wrapped in insulation tape so unable to assess condition of rubber boots

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2014 132,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 116,090 miles

Front bottom ball joint boots perishing

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint boots perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 116,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front bottom ball joint boots perishing

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

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint boots perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 99,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 96,945 miles

nearside front tyre low and heavilly cracked on outer wall advise replacement

nearside rear flexible brake hose perished

offside front tyre worn to legal limit and bold inner edge

rear coil springs corroded at top

Pass 8 Mar 2008 88,945 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2007 79,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 75,861 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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K805 MMB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K805 MMB, 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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K805 MMB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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