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K282 CTM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,829 mi
Last recorded166,829 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK282 CTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 166,829 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated nearside front inner sill to floor corroded and near seat mounts (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear inner sill to floor is not contentiously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill to floor and inner rear arch corrode and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2017 158,596 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside door mirror held with tape

Fail 15 Dec 2017 158,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and showing ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside door mirror held with tape

Pass 19 Oct 2016 149,999 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Oct 2016 149,947 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan edge (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan edge (5.2.6)

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2015 142,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 12 Oct 2015 142,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

general corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at present

Fail 28 Mar 2014 128,652 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to suspension componants not excessive at present

Pass 28 Mar 2014 128,652 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension componants not excessive at present

Pass 11 Apr 2013 123,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 123,124 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 118,007 miles

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

sticker position on nearside of windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2011 113,448 miles

Rear discs are rusty.

Under side of vehicle is rusty.

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

Front brake pipes are rusty.

N/S outer sill rusty.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake pipes are rusty.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 113,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake pipes are rusty.

N/S outer sill rusty.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake pipes are rusty.

Rear discs are rusty.

Under side of vehicle is rusty.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 107,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 107,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 102,763 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,561 miles

c/l 536061

Pass 24 May 2007 93,340 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 93,336 miles

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

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

under body rust

vehicle tested under wet conition

Pass 17 May 2006 86,655 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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K282 CTM 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 57.1%.

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 K282 CTM, 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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K282 CTM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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