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K844 KRA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,398 mi
Last recorded119,398 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK844 KRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,234 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 118,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 116,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front TYRE FLAT

OS REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside HEAD LIGHT POOR PATTERN

Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,343 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,842 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres getting low

ns rear tyre flat

Pass 19 Mar 2013 107,898 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 107,898 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 104,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 104,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,724 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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K844 KRA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K844 KRA, 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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K844 KRA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 1993.

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