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F693 UJB

1989 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,837 mi
Last recorded123,837 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mazda MX-5144,177 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF693 UJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 123,837 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Outer sill corroded

Nearside Reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Front Strong Advise: Corrosion to outer sill and wheel arch

Oil leaks

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,463 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Rear Outer Strong Advise: Corrosion to sill

Offside Front Outer Corrosion to outer sill/wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering, suspension, brake pipes, unions and ferrules showing age, wear and heavy corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2024 123,463 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Rear Outer Strong Advise: Corrosion to sill

Offside Front Outer Corrosion to outer sill/wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering, suspension, brake pipes, unions and ferrules showing age, wear and heavy corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2023 123,422 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Rear Outer Strong Advise: Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Front Outer Strong Advise: Corrosion to sill

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering, suspension and brake components show age, wear and surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2023 123,422 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Rear Outer Strong Advise: Corrosion to outer sill

Offside Front Outer Strong Advise: Corrosion to sill

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering, suspension and brake components show age, wear and surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,412 miles

Corrosion to both offside front and near side rear outer sills

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

High level stop light inoperative

Minor oil leaks

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering, suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2020 123,393 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to both offside front and nearside rear outer sills

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2017 123,382 miles

Battery insecure

Both offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Various oil leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2016 123,377 miles

All brake disc faces corroded

Minor oil leaks

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2016 123,375 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All brake disc faces corroded

Minor oil leaks

Nearside rear tyre low/wearing inner edge

Offside Fog lamp glass missing

Rear tyres showing age and perishment

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,898 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres showing age and stone damage

Discolouration to nearside rear disc and pads

Nearside rear tyre low inner edge

Oil leak

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres showing age and stone damage

Discolouration to nearside rear disc and pads

Nearside rear tyre low inner edge

Oil leak

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,686 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Headlamps have poor images

Nearside front shock damp

Rear tyres have low tread depths inner edges

Steering and suspension gaitors showing age and perishment

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Tyres showing heavy age,perishment and cracking

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,914 miles

Exhaust corroded in parts

Front and rear brake disc faces corroded

Metal brake pipes and ferrules showing surface corrosion and age

Nearside handbrake arm has limited travel

Rear tyres low inner edges

Steering and suspension rubber gaitors perishing and showing age

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Wet Test

Fail 25 Aug 2012 121,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust corroded in parts

Front and rear brake disc faces corroded

Metal brake pipes and ferrules showing surface corrosion and age

Nearside handbrake arm has limited travel

Rear tyres low inner edges

Steering and suspension rubber gaitors perishing and showing age

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various oil leaks

Wet Test

Pass 11 Aug 2006

same as previous vt32

Fail 31 Jul 2006 121,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

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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F693 UJB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1989 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 144,177 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 F693 UJB, 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 37 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 F693 UJB registered?

F693 UJB is a 1989 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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