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K868 CAX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,449 mi
Last recorded131,449 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 CAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,449 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 131,442 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 131,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 125,334 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 125,333 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 120,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 110,892 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 110,598 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 102,246 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 102,224 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wiper action poor. Oil lewvel low. Front brake pads look low. N/S/R brake discs very poor.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 99,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 99,780 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front brake pads look low

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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K868 CAX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K868 CAX, 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 K868 CAX registered?

K868 CAX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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