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L135 SEV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,783 mi
Last recorded157,783 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 SEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 157,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 152,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 142,297 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 142,189 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2007 124,744 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust broken up inside

rear brake pads are low

steering in need of attention, bad movement/wear n/s rack

Pass 5 Oct 2005 88,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play on n/s steering mechanism

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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L135 SEV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L135 SEV, 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 L135 SEV registered?

L135 SEV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L135 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L135 SEV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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