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K947 BOL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,922 mi
Last recorded182,922 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK947 BOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2012 182,922 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside off car heavy rust

o/s front wing damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 178,923 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 173,583 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 169,172 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 163,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 163,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 154,091 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 154,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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K947 BOL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K947 BOL, 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 K947 BOL registered?

K947 BOL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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