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K977 MGU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,210 mi
Last recorded216,210 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK977 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 216,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 199,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 183,144 miles

adv wire on rear exhaust,wrong and loose battery terminal,

Fail 7 Mar 2012 183,144 miles

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

adv wire on rear exhaust,wrong and loose battery terminal,

Pass 17 Mar 2011 163,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 139,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 132,701 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 132,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 126,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 126,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 122,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 113,595 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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K977 MGU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K977 MGU, 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 K977 MGU registered?

K977 MGU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K977 MGU safe to buy?

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