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K985 HVV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK985 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 143,526 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 130,607 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 123,362 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 113,685 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 113,668 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 102,161 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 101,958 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,398 miles

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

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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K985 HVV 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 80%.

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 K985 HVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K985 HVV registered?

K985 HVV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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