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L226 ENP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,046 mi
Last recorded146,046 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL226 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 146,046 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 145,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 145,451 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Body panel insecure Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 142,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 140,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 140,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 136,195 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 136,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 133,367 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 133,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 125,773 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,225 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 123,225 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 121,912 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 113,574 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 107,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 99,442 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 99,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorting

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,787 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 76,787 miles

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

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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L226 ENP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L226 ENP, 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 L226 ENP registered?

L226 ENP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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