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L231 KJV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 KJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,402 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 84,402 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,441 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 74,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,082 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 71,082 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,167 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,716 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,847 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,261 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,858 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 49,752 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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L231 KJV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L231 KJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L231 KJV registered?

L231 KJV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L231 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 KJV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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