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C4 XUM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,322 mi
Last recorded146,322 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 146,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 145,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 144,645 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 144,634 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 142,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Evidence of rear tyres making contact with rear wheel arches

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

Parking brake lever handle insecure but not affecting operation of parking brake

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails deformed due to contact with ground (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 142,344 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Evidence of rear tyres making contact with rear wheel arches

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

Parking brake lever handle insecure but not affecting operation of parking brake

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails deformed due to contact with ground (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,641 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

wear/deterioration to rear brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2017 133,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn on inner edge

wear/deterioration to rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,652 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,797 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 103,761 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,399 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,213 miles

offside rear of ouer sill corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,107 miles

Corrosion to rear sections of inner and outer sills both sides.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 91,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,291 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 86,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 78,157 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 78,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,926 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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C4 XUM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C4 XUM, 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 C4 XUM registered?

C4 XUM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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