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L187 KHJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,788 mi
Last recorded176,788 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL187 KHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 176,788 miles

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose stretched on full lock

Offside Front Flexible brake hose stretched on full lock

Pass 27 Oct 2018 176,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f flexi brake hose stretched on lock

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f flexi brake hose stretched on lock

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2018 176,371 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorating and slightly stretched on lock

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorating and slightly stretched on lock

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 174,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear wheel arches corroded

weld repairs to sills

Fail 16 Jun 2017 174,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

weld repairs to sills

Pass 24 May 2016 174,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 174,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner. Arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner. Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer. Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner. Arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner. Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer. Sill (5.2.6)

Offside. Front. Floor to. Sill. Holed. Not. Within 30cm

Plastic. Sill covers. Fitted. At. Time. Of. Test

Pass 13 Apr 2015 171,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

nearside+offside rear underseal badly corroded

offside front tyre strating to wear low

offside front underseal corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 165,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 159,719 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 151,994 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 151,994 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

chips in screen

some corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2011 143,945 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 143,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s front secondary light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2010 136,339 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 134,951 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 129,947 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 125,847 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 125,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 124,184 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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L187 KHJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L187 KHJ, 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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L187 KHJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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