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L235 LBA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,366 mi
Last recorded80,366 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 LBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 80,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,431 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,344 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,589 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 52,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,339 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,516 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake binding on slighty

Pass 28 Dec 2005 45,724 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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L235 LBA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L235 LBA, 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 L235 LBA registered?

L235 LBA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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