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L155 RKU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,861 mi
Last recorded118,861 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL155 RKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,861 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 118,861 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 117,822 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 115,787 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,915 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 112,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,402 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,985 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,683 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,932 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 107,648 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 106,926 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 106,293 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,892 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 102,583 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 102,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,708 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 100,707 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2006 97,613 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 97,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2006 97,612 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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L155 RKU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L155 RKU, 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 L155 RKU registered?

L155 RKU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L155 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L155 RKU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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