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B5 EEE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,696 mi
Last recorded53,696 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 EEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,696 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 53,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 53,440 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 53,003 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 51,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 50,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,391 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 48,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 47,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,593 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 46,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 45,324 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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B5 EEE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B5 EEE, 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 B5 EEE registered?

B5 EEE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B5 EEE safe to buy?

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