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K817 JUA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,023 mi
Last recorded96,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 JUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 96,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,005 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,999 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear brake discs pitted

nearside rear footbrake effort low

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 128,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 124,443 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 124,206 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 118,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 115,423 miles

corroded brake pipe to o/s/f & rear flexible hoses

corrosion to rear outer sill & n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion to rear subframe/anti roll bar etc

corrosion to steering shaft

front wipers smearing

middle exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2006 115,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

corroded brake pipe to o/s/f and rear flexible hoses

corrosion to rear outer sills and n/s/r wheelarch

corrosion to rear subframe/anti roll bar etc

corrosion to steering shaft

exhaust middle corroded

front wipers smearing

judder o/s/f brake

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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K817 JUA 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 63.6%.

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 K817 JUA, 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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K817 JUA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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