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L267 OML

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,613 mi
Last recorded124,613 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL267 OML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 124,613 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted /pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box seam (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front and nearside rear slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

service brake just met requirements 50%/rear performance low

Pass 23 May 2019 124,447 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease/underseal

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper and lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads look like there getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 124,271 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 124,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 124,052 miles

Central fuel lines corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 123,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 123,526 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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 122,843 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2011 122,823 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,297 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 120,024 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 119,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 115,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 109,570 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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L267 OML is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L267 OML, 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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L267 OML is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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