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L116 MBL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,828 mi
Last recorded173,828 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 173,828 miles

some corrosion on both outer sills

some pitting on off/side rear brake disc

Pass 16 Jun 2007 167,009 miles

rear brake discs worn

some corrosion on off/side outer sill

Pass 13 Jun 2006 161,723 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 161,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 146,934 miles

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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L116 MBL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L116 MBL, 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 L116 MBL registered?

L116 MBL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L116 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L116 MBL shows 5 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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