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L131 BFV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,778 mi
Last recorded89,778 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 BFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,778 miles

Offside Rear front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2026 89,774 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from front to rear brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 89,175 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,071 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 88,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 87,808 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,957 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,987 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 79,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,164 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,718 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,919 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,793 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,947 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,088 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 65,087 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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L131 BFV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L131 BFV, 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 L131 BFV registered?

L131 BFV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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