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K940 OGE

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,739 mi
Last recorded76,739 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK940 OGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,739 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 76,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer & inner sill near previous repair (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front & rear subframes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,266 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,201 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,166 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 67,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,850 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,334 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,028 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 48,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,410 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 46,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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K940 OGE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K940 OGE, 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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K940 OGE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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