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K336 CDW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

189,538 mi
Last recorded189,538 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK336 CDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 189,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 180,004 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 179,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 166,482 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 166,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 149,854 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 149,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 149,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 147,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 130,360 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 130,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,612 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 110,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 106,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 106,573 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,950 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 102,217 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 102,208 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 99,459 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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K336 CDW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K336 CDW, 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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What year was K336 CDW registered?

K336 CDW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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