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L314 SNO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,183 mi
Last recorded184,183 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL314 SNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 184,183 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres are more than 10 years old

Pass 3 Dec 2014 167,754 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 157,496 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 157,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 145,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 138,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 113,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 83,686 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 83,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and outer wall.

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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L314 SNO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L314 SNO, 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 L314 SNO registered?

L314 SNO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L314 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L314 SNO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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