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L255 SHU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,066 mi
Last recorded80,066 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 SHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,865 miles

Central Lower Suspension, chassis and braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,233 miles

Central Lower Varied states of corrosion on suspension and chassis components

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,662 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,163 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,163 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,620 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 77,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,795 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,576 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,408 miles

advise exhaust satrting to show slight signs of corrosion but not leaking

advise under body slightly corroded but not holed holed yet

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,913 miles

advise front pads looking a touch on the low side

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,573 miles

advise under body starting to shpw slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,571 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,373 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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L255 SHU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L255 SHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L255 SHU registered?

L255 SHU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1993.

Is L255 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 SHU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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