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L260 LUX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,458 mi
Last recorded220,458 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 LUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 220,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 217,007 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 216,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 200,227 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 200,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

front & rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 193,605 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 193,594 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 186,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 182,948 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 177,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 167,123 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 157,876 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 150,152 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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L260 LUX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L260 LUX, 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 L260 LUX registered?

L260 LUX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L260 LUX safe to buy?

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