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L104 BPV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

RegistrationL104 BPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017
Pass 28 Nov 2012 183,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 177,380 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 169,117 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 163,758 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 151,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 151,493 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 141,548 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 141,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

chip in zone a

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge /perrished (just acceptable)

offside front tyre bald on edge/perrished

offside rear tyre near legal limit /perrished

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 131,587 miles

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

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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L104 BPV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L104 BPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L104 BPV registered?

L104 BPV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L104 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L104 BPV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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