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L247 MJH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

128,516 mi
Last recorded128,516 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 MJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 128,516 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 127,087 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 127,087 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,834 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 126,696 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brakes just meet service limits

Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,615 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 124,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Underside undersealed.

Offside Rear Lower Outer sill corroding.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,659 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 120,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 119,626 miles

Fuel cap o-ring slightly perished

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 4 May 2017 119,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and Offside (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap o-ring slightly perished

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,816 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 117,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,760 miles

battery clamp missing

exhaust emissions poor (basic emissions test outside limit)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 108,719 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery clamp missing

exhaust emissions poor (basic emissions test outside limit)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,853 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,515 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 Aug 2012 95,509 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,351 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 93,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,323 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,323 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 84,026 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,026 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 76,666 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 76,666 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 57,508 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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L247 MJH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L247 MJH, 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 L247 MJH registered?

L247 MJH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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