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K853 OGK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,446 mi
Last recorded116,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 OGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 116,446 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 104,031 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2015 104,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,665 miles

both rear inner sills are corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,412 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 87,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 84,099 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,099 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,239 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 76,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 68,821 miles

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

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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K853 OGK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K853 OGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K853 OGK registered?

K853 OGK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1993.

Is K853 OGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K853 OGK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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