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L276 LNC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,880 mi
Last recorded100,880 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 LNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 100,880 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 95,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,102 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,341 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,050 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2010 90,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 83,608 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 83,608 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 73,990 miles

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

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

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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L276 LNC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L276 LNC, 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 L276 LNC registered?

L276 LNC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L276 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L276 LNC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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