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K959 URT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,338 mi
Last recorded196,338 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK959 URT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 196,338 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 196,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 196,315 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective swivel joint split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective swivel joint split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 192,459 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 192,440 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rails both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail 's both sides (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 190,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall

Fail 5 Aug 2015 190,793 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheels/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake lines modified

Pass 18 Jul 2014 181,270 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 171,317 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2013 171,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 168,823 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 168,823 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 161,437 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 161,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside headlamp output slightly low

slight leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 12 Oct 2010 157,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 152,586 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 152,584 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 140,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2008 140,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

oil level low

Pass 9 Oct 2007 134,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 126,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 113,674 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 URT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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