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L105 PEO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,281 mi
Last recorded197,281 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL105 PEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 197,281 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 196,808 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear o/s and n/s sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 191,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 182,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 180,534 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 176,257 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 171,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 163,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 157,869 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT

Fail 26 Sep 2013 157,869 miles

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

Oil leak

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT

Pass 8 Oct 2012 154,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 145,101 miles

front pads low

Fail 25 Oct 2011 144,460 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

front pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,738 miles

front pads low

Pass 4 Nov 2009 129,553 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 129,525 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 118,635 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 118,355 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,832 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 102,832 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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L105 PEO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L105 PEO, 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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L105 PEO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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