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L246 OML

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,619 mi
Last recorded72,619 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 OML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,619 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 72,618 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 72,606 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 72,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,571 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 71,570 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,398 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear cracking on the edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,101 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 71,101 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,653 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 69,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 68,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,346 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,040 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,617 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,272 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,272 miles

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

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

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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L246 OML is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L246 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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What year was L246 OML registered?

L246 OML is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1993.

Is L246 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for L246 OML shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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