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L274 NMJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,214 mi
Last recorded68,214 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 68,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake disc surfaces rusty (long term standing) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 67,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 65,736 miles

Centre stop lamp to fog lamp conversion, ref: contact centre, SCHEME advised to `pass and advise`.

Pass 31 May 2018 63,771 miles

Centre stop lamp to fog lamp conversion, ref: Christine contact centre, SCHEME advised to pass and advise.

Fail 31 May 2018 63,771 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fog lamp tell-tale uses the headlamp lift operation symbol

Rear fog lamp switch has a dipped fog lamp symbol

centre stop lamp replaced with fog lamp operation

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 61,919 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 60,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,796 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,796 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 58,595 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 58,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,839 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 55,744 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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L274 NMJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L274 NMJ, 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 L274 NMJ?

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What year was L274 NMJ registered?

L274 NMJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L274 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L274 NMJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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