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L208 LHK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,818 mi
Last recorded107,818 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 LHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 107,818 miles

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Sill corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 107,698 miles

Central Front Misting of oil bottom of engine

Nearside Front roof liner has hole in

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Roof liner has hole in

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,251 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking down rear of engine onto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,038 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union of both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 107,038 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union of both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,793 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,359 miles

Corroded all under vehicle

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 105,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 104,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,210 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,575 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 92,219 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

o/s sill corroded

rear inner sills / chassis corroded

rear link bar rubbers perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,722 miles

brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded / scored

link bar bushs cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 78,736 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 78,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

f/o/s brake pipe corroded

play in the rear suspension bushes

Fail 26 Jul 2005 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 76,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L208 LHK 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 84.6%.

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 L208 LHK, 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 L208 LHK registered?

L208 LHK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L208 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L208 LHK shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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