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K883 ACK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,465 mi
Last recorded75,465 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK883 ACK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,189 miles

corrode hole in front wing

rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,189 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corrode hole in front wing

rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 1 May 2013 69,668 miles

front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,668 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,763 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,763 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,241 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,980 miles

all front and rear suspension and steering compoments corroded

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes coroded

offside and nearside inner and outer cills coroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 588,973 miles

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

all front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

offside and nearside inner and outer cills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,750 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion on front and rear of suspension

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,589 miles

corrosion on all front and rear suspension conponents

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,844 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n\s and o\s front wishbones corroded

n\s and o\s rear wishbones corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2007 52,844 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n\s and o\s front wishbones corroded

n\s and o\s rear wishbones corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,344 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 52,344 miles

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

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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K883 ACK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K883 ACK, 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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K883 ACK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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