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ELZ 4791

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,896 mi
Last recorded105,896 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 4791
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 105,896 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 105,715 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear both sides parking brake low

Fail 22 Aug 2022 105,714 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear both sides parking brake low

Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath including rear axle and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,584 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,943 miles

Front and rear both side Suspension Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2019 103,943 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog lamp switch Missing /Rear fog lamp Insecure (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear both side Suspension Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,863 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 101,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDE (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,399 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,666 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 96,666 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,581 miles

Small split in end of offside wiper blade

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,700 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2010 91,700 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 90,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,983 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,555 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 75,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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ELZ 4791 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ELZ 4791, 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 ELZ 4791 registered?

ELZ 4791 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for ELZ 4791 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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