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L12 FOX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,461 mi
Last recorded56,461 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 FOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 56,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded and covered in underseal, arms, springs, anti roll bar and links. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded and covered in underseal, arms, springs, anti roll bar and links. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 56,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,051 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,668 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,541 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,394 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2018 53,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,917 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,251 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,862 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,832 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 43,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,333 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 39,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,754 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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L12 FOX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L12 FOX, 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 L12 FOX registered?

L12 FOX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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