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L281 MGM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,259 mi
Last recorded106,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 MGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 106,259 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both sides rear inner arches corroded

chips in screen

Pass 3 Apr 2023 105,778 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 105,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 101,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 97,093 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,509 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 87,909 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,426 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 84,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,954 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 79,780 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 79,780 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,965 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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L281 MGM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L281 MGM, 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 L281 MGM registered?

L281 MGM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L281 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L281 MGM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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