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L244 OML

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,934 mi
Last recorded111,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL244 OML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 111,934 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 111,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 109,270 miles

front and rear suspension moving parts rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2016 109,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,123 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,604 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 103,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 101,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,566 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 96,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009
Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,390 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 86,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 83,953 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,833 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 80,821 miles

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.

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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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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