MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
offside front tyre perished cracking
corrosion to offside rear over axle metal brake pipe
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
corrosion to offside rear over axle metal brake pipe
nearside rear tyre worn on inner outer edges close to legal limit perished cracked in tread and inner sidewall overall poor condition but pass at time of test
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front number plate is cracked
o/s/r/ tyre deep cut in the tread
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L178 NKX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L178 NKX, 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 L178 NKX registered?
L178 NKX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L178 NKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L178 NKX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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