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K978 BJA

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 BJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 115,691 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 113,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,457 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,664 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2010 95,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 95,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,138 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2009 90,138 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 87,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 87,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 80,139 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 80,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,530 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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K978 BJA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K978 BJA, 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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K978 BJA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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