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K343 RAF

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK343 RAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch(sill end) within brake pedal mounting prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,377 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive r/o outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 73,377 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive r/o outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 73,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Lower floor under sealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all/under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 73,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Lower floor under sealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all/under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,385 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor and suspension under sealed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 72,381 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive floor and suspension under sealed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 71,637 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 71,637 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,215 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 70,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perrising

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 67,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal perrising

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,550 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted

Front windscreen marked/not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (2.4.A.3)

PLEASE CHECK HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS WORK

Fail 10 Dec 2015 65,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front windscreen marked/not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (2.4.A.3)

PLEASE CHECK HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS WORK

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,916 miles

both front tyres cracking close to the cord on the inner edges, recommend attention.

o/s/r outer brake disc corroded and pitted.

rear springs corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 638,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking close to the cord on the inner edges, recommend attention.

o/s/r outer brake disc corroded and pitted.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,929 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,921 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,940 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,068 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 40,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,490 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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K343 RAF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K343 RAF, 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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K343 RAF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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