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K865 NHY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,950 mi
Last recorded143,950 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK865 NHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 143,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside/offside outer sills corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rear corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,770 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 132,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,964 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,963 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 123,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 123,562 miles

Emissions not tested coolant hose burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 117,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 117,416 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 115,450 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 115,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid gel (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear under door sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 113,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 113,443 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear under door sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,632 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 102,632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,385 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 93,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,582 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,708 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,707 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 67,868 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,862 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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K865 NHY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K865 NHY, 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 K865 NHY registered?

K865 NHY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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