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L125 CDB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,741 mi
Last recorded147,741 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL125 CDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 147,741 miles

Chassis and underside of vehicle under sealed (front and rear)

Pass 6 Sep 2024 146,874 miles

Chassis and underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 30 Aug 2024 146,885 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 145,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 144,906 miles

Chassis and underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 Aug 2021 144,022 miles

Chassis and underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 10 Aug 2020 143,516 miles

Chassis and underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Jul 2019 142,213 miles

Vehicle is extensively modified, Non Standard exhaust but not excessively loud.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 141,986 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 141,276 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 140,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 139,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 139,444 miles

corrosion developing on all under body panels and n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 4 Apr 2012 139,436 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 137,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 133,771 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 133,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 129,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 124,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L125 CDB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L125 CDB, 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 L125 CDB registered?

L125 CDB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L125 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L125 CDB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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