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K294 PDY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,794 mi
Last recorded151,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK294 PDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 151,794 miles

heavy corrosion to sills

Pass 11 Jun 2016 145,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 141,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 138,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 135,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 130,920 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish with age

Fail 31 May 2012 130,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish with age

Pass 3 Jun 2011 128,842 miles

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

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

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

offside fronr and nearside rear tyres perished

rear discs very pitted/rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2011 128,842 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

offside fronr and nearside rear tyres perished

rear discs very pitted/rusty

Pass 11 May 2010 120,718 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 21 May 2009 109,722 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 7 May 2009 109,722 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 109,721 miles

Screen washers need adjusting.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 109,721 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Screen washers need adjusting.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 105,138 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 99,524 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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K294 PDY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K294 PDY, 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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K294 PDY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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