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K871 KYG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,103 mi
Last recorded133,103 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK871 KYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,103 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 133,103 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 124,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 113,853 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 113,633 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

stop lamp in boot not working

Pass 26 May 2009 102,492 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 102,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 94,876 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 94,876 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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K871 KYG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K871 KYG, 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 K871 KYG registered?

K871 KYG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 1993.

Is K871 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K871 KYG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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