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K966 YRN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK966 YRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 140,523 miles

under body slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,268 miles

interior mirror missing.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 113,324 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

interior mirror missing.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,668 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f bottom shock bush perrised

o/s/f bottom shock bush perrished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 99,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f bottom shock bush perrised

o/s/f bottom shock bush perrished

Pass 6 Mar 2010 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/rear tyre wall perrished

Fail 6 Mar 2010 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/rear tyre wall perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,753 miles

O/s/r tyre wall cracking.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 95,743 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/s/r tyre wall cracking.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,516 miles

n/s rear tyre on min, both front tyres on min, front pads getting low

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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K966 YRN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K966 YRN, 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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K966 YRN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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