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K83 RBP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,978 mi
Last recorded148,978 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK83 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 148,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,981 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 139,516 miles

sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 123,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front shock absorbers dust covers split

both rear shock absorbers dust covers split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 123,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front shock absorbers dust covers split

both rear shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 13 Aug 2013 119,648 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,753 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,010 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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K83 RBP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K83 RBP, 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 K83 RBP registered?

K83 RBP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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