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J17 TLT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,585 mi
Last recorded172,585 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 TLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 172,585 miles

Offside handbrake effort low, only just meets requirements.

engine oil leak.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 172,462 miles

Offside handbrake effort low.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 171,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside chassis rail distorted.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak.

rear exhaust weak.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 170,584 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

minor oil leak.

Fail 5 Apr 2022 170,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2021 167,984 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f rusted after flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

plating and welding to underside front and centre and welding to rear inner sills

rusting to front and rear suspention units

Fail 7 Apr 2021 167,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co on 54 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f rusted after flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

plating and welding to underside front and centre and welding to rear inner sills

rusting to front and rear suspention units

Pass 14 Apr 2020 165,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 165,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 158,304 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

small rust hole in inner sill n/s/r

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2019 158,304 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

small rust hole in inner sill n/s/r

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2018 152,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front hose inwards (3.6.B.2c)

both o/s and n/s chassis legs have damage

heavy plating to underside sills and outers

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 20 Apr 2017 150,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f backward of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear anti rollbar bushes have wear

water ingress in front no plate

Fail 20 Apr 2017 150,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f backward of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring broken o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f backward of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

water ingress in front no plate

Pass 10 May 2016 149,072 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 144,323 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 144,323 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2014 139,317 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 139,317 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 135,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking through tread and outer wall

o/s/f tyre cracking throught tread

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,238 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 130,774 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 130,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 128,844 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 128,242 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 122,622 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 113,607 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 113,577 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J17 TLT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J17 TLT, 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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J17 TLT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1993.

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