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L234 XLP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,267 mi
Last recorded265,267 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 XLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 265,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 264,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 261,118 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

chassis on nearside front corroded

nearside rear sill/floor corroded

offside rear sill/floor corroded

slight bind to nearside front wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2012 257,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 256,633 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2010 244,041 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 244,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 231,566 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 231,557 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 215,614 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 215,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 198,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 178,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 161,099 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 161,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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L234 XLP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L234 XLP, 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 L234 XLP registered?

L234 XLP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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