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K828 PAE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,200 mi
Last recorded100,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK828 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,272 miles

both tack rod end dust covers perished

brake performance has only just met requirements for efficiency 51%

corrosion to rear inner sills

general corrosion to vehicle

park brake efficiency only just met requirements 17 %

Fail 6 Jun 2016 99,229 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too dim to test (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both tack rod end dust covers perished

brake performance has only just met requirements for efficiency 51%

corrosion to rear inner sills

general corrosion to vehicle

park brake efficiency only just met requirements 17 %

Pass 11 May 2015 58,905 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight possible bearing noise from rear axle or bearing

Fail 25 Apr 2015 98,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight possible bearing noise from rear axle or bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,458 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,458 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 88,599 miles

EMISSIONS NO EXACT MATCH FOUND

Fail 30 May 2013 88,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

EMISSIONS NO EXACT MATCH FOUND

Pass 24 May 2012 87,133 miles

All four tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Chassis rails floors and inner sills corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,284 miles

front to rear and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 83,813 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear brake reading slightly lower than o/s rear

Fail 19 May 2010 83,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear brake reading slightly lower than o/s rear

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,499 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 73,393 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 73,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 68,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 68,274 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2006 63,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear hand brake low

Pass 26 May 2006 63,923 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear hand brake low

Fail 15 May 2006 63,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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K828 PAE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K828 PAE, 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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K828 PAE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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