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L274 WCL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,258 mi
Last recorded65,258 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 WCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 65,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,110 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 65,110 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 65,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 65,036 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 65,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,841 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill deteriorating

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 64,841 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill deteriorating

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,306 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 64,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 63,628 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,298 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,280 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 62,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 May 2012 58,248 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 58,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,520 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,520 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 57,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 57,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 56,337 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,120 miles

front brake inbalance at 23%

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,530 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,154 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 WCL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WCL, 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 L274 WCL registered?

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

Is L274 WCL safe to buy?

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