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L213 KTH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,647 mi
Last recorded111,647 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 KTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 90,254 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 90,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 73,408 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 73,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 62,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 59,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 59,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 47,993 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 47,988 miles

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

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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L213 KTH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L213 KTH, 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 L213 KTH registered?

L213 KTH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L213 KTH safe to buy?

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