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K829 BJA

1993 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,700 mi
Last recorded159,700 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX5171,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 BJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 159,700 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 149,801 miles

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

both sides front suspention springs corroding

both sides rear shocker wells and tyre well corroding

fuel and brake pipes corroding

middle exhaust mount corroding

slight engine oil leak

to near side rear and off side rear outer sills corroding

vehicle dry under and slight corroding to front and rear

Pass 19 Sep 2012 149,801 miles

slight engine oil leak

both sides front suspention springs corroding

both sides rear shocker wells and tyre well corroding

fuel and brake pipes corroding

middle exhaust mount corroding

to near side rear and off side rear outer sills corroding

vehicle dry under and slight corroding to front and rear

Fail 17 Aug 2012 180,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 171,871 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 171,871 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

engine has a missfire and a water leak from on of the hose's

Pass 16 Jun 2010 163,388 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 163,388 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s front tyre perished in tread

start of corrosion to both closing panels and n/s sill

start of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2009 153,169 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s outer sill starting to corrode at rear end

Fail 9 Jun 2009 153,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s outer sill starting to corrode at rear end

Pass 17 Jun 2008 141,229 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 141,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 127,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 116,670 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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K829 BJA is a 1993 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 171,871 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K829 BJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K829 BJA is a 1993 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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