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L246 PMD

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,836 mi
Last recorded150,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 PMD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 150,836 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all antiroll bar link bushes perished

nearside front and rear of outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 147,372 miles

corosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

corosion to n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes

front number plate deteriating

oil leak

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

some corosion to exhaust system

Fail 5 Aug 2013 147,372 miles

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

corosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

corosion to n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes

front number plate deteriating

oil leak

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

some corosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension rubber bushes starting to perish

Fail 28 Jul 2012 143,711 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

all suspension rubber bushes starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2011 131,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Aug 2010 121,073 miles

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

nearside front tyre valve perished

nearside rear brake disk heavily corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2010 121,073 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre valve perished

nearside rear brake disk heavily corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 116,175 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both registration plate lamps dim

under engine cover

Pass 4 Aug 2008 111,943 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust cat heat shield insecure

o/s chassis member damaged

rear registration plate lights dim

suspect no oil warning light

under engine cover

Pass 4 Aug 2007 107,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

boot area full

rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 27 Jul 2006 105,242 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 105,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PMD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L246 PMD, 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 PMD registered?

L246 PMD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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