CarVerify

Free Car Check

L202 TUP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,324 mi
Last recorded147,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL202 TUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 147,324 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 147,324 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 136,705 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 136,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air con condensor deteriorated

BVOTH FROMT SHOCK ABSORBERS BADLY CORRODED

Both front coil springs corroded

Chasis legs corroded & slightly damaged

Exhaust heatshields corroded

Fan belts noisy

Front brake pads look worn

Fuel cap seal perished

REAR BRAKE PADS BADLY WORN

Vehicle showing various signs of corrosioin

Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,745 miles

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Rear brake pads look worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Various corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2010 128,604 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both outer sills corroded

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Rear brake pads look worn

Rear exhaust corroded

Various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,880 miles

exhaust heatshields corroded and loose

exhaust tailpipe corroded and has a slight blow

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s sills corroded

n/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f wiper blade split

various parts of vehicle underside corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2009 120,631 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heatshields corroded and loose

exhaust tailpipe corroded and has a slight blow

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s sills corroded

n/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

n/s/f wiper blade split

various parts of vehicle underside corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 115,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 113,549 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES CRACKING ON INSIDE,N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 13 May 2006 109,912 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 109,912 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L202 TUP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L202 TUP, 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

How do I check the history of L202 TUP?

You can check the full history of L202 TUP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L202 TUP registered?

L202 TUP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L202 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L202 TUP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L202 TUP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L202 TUP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.