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L598 KAR

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 KAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,670 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 71,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT ON SIDE WALLS AND IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL, PERISHED ON EDGE OF TREAD AND IS 16 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD, ALSO 14 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR POSITION LIGHTS INTERACTING WITH INDICATORS / HAZARD LIGHTS (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,803 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,096 miles

both rear brakes and handbrakes are on the low side

Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,091 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side,sill (5.2.6)

both rear brakes and handbrakes are on the low side

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,340 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,852 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,782 miles

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

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

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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L598 KAR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L598 KAR, 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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L598 KAR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1993.

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