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K825 SGC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,219 mi
Last recorded189,219 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK825 SGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 189,219 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 189,219 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brakes are applied (1.3.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 188,615 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 188,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 182,871 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2016 182,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 May 2015 178,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to zone B and zone A of windscreen

advise rear metal brake pipe across rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

advise rear metal brake pipes covered in paint

Fail 1 May 2015 178,323 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage to zone B and zone A of windscreen

advise rear metal brake pipe across rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

advise rear metal brake pipes covered in paint

Pass 2 May 2014 167,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front shock absorber weak

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 155,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

small cuts sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 145,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 138,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 122,759 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 111,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 106,289 miles

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Fail 8 May 2008 106,288 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,258 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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K825 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 K825 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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K825 SGC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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