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E25 LMP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 LMP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026
Pass 23 May 2025 23,231 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 May 2025 23,226 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box band missing fouling swingarm (6.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2016 214,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak general ()

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 212,499 miles

steering rack has slight play in o/s and n/s arms

Pass 14 Jul 2014 208,061 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 203,275 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2012

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 195,800 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 196,298 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 192,393 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 192,393 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 187,942 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 187,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2008 186,470 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 186,470 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 174,669 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 170,733 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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E25 LMP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E25 LMP, 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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E25 LMP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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