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L277 GTX

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,382 mi
Last recorded172,382 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 GTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 172,382 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

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

generally under the car corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 167,636 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 164,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 161,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 157,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,176 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 144,067 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 144,067 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 133,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 124,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 118,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 111,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,988 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 93,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,535 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 93,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,541 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 91,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,582 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L277 GTX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L277 GTX, 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 L277 GTX registered?

L277 GTX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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