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K817 SGC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corrided

chips to screen

damage to n/s/rear quater

genral corrision underside of vechile

handbrake lever getting high

n/s/rear tyre pershing

o/s/front & n/s/front tyres sidewall damage not exposing cords

o/s/rear tyre inside side wall damage

tempory mirror fitted to o/s at time of test

Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

damage to n/s/rear quater

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corrided

chips to screen

genral corrision underside of vechile

handbrake lever getting high

n/s/rear tyre pershing

o/s/front & n/s/front tyres sidewall damage not exposing cords

o/s/rear tyre inside side wall damage

tempory mirror fitted to o/s at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 77,379 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,151 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 54,842 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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K817 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SGC, 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 K817 SGC registered?

K817 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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