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L212 PEJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,391 mi
Last recorded94,391 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL212 PEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 94,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 93,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,394 miles

corrosion on exhaust

general underbody corrosion

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

rear discs starting to corrode

slight blow rear silincer

Pass 15 Dec 2009 93,167 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 92,648 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,892 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 91,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 91,003 miles

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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L212 PEJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L212 PEJ, 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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L212 PEJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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