MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,934 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
temp fuel cap fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link bar (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
front and rear suspension moving parts rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not lighting fully (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear suspension moving parts fusty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front no plate damaged
various ponts of corosion to underneath of vehicle
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front no plate damaged
various ponts of corosion to underneath of vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front and rear subframes/ suspension are corroded
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front and rear subframes/ suspension are corroded
Front discs worn / lipped
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear disc pitted
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brakes have imbalance of 52%
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all front suspension rubber bushes cracking
both front antiroll bar link arms rubbers cracked but no movement detected
front subframe heavily rusted
rear subframe heavily rusted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all front suspension rubber bushes cracking
both front antiroll bar link arms rubbers cracked but no movement detected
front subframe heavily rusted
rear subframe heavily rusted
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L244 OML is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 L244 OML, 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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L244 OML is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1993.
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