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L290 SHU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,241 mi
Last recorded95,241 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 SHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 95,241 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 95,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 94,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 93,044 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 93,044 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,977 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,955 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,955 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,758 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 86,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,327 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,903 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,903 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,967 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 82,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,577 miles

some wear to rear tyres

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,298 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 79,298 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2006 75,399 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 75,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 71,272 miles

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

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

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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L290 SHU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L290 SHU, 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 L290 SHU registered?

L290 SHU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L290 SHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 SHU shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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