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L213 MBL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,202 mi
Last recorded133,202 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL213 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 133,202 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 133,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 121,922 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 121,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 118,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 118,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 114,108 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 114,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2006 96,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 96,040 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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L213 MBL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MBL, 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 MBL registered?

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

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