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L263 CKR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,534 mi
Last recorded144,534 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 CKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 144,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 143,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 142,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 141,493 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,380 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 137,724 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 136,369 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 136,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 132,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,434 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 129,434 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Nov 2016 125,777 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,836 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,315 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,362 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 111,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 111,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 108,350 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,062 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,081 miles

nearside innersill corroded not within prescribed area

nearside outersill corroded outside prescribed areas

offside innersill corroded not within prescribed area

offside rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 83,159 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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L263 CKR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L263 CKR, 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

How do I check the history of L263 CKR?

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What year was L263 CKR registered?

L263 CKR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 1993.

Is L263 CKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L263 CKR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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