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K959 KHK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,062 mi
Last recorded138,062 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK959 KHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 138,062 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 137,960 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 134,290 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,802 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 131,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,959 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 128,959 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 125,182 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 125,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 122,083 miles

ADVISE ON CONDITION OF N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Fail 20 Sep 2010 122,083 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

ADVISE ON CONDITION OF N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,216 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 115,186 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 109,866 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit. †o/s/r brake disc corroded and pitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 103,786 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 103,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 86,464 miles

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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K959 KHK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K959 KHK, 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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K959 KHK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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