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L316 MJO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,167 mi
Last recorded67,167 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 MJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 67,167 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,061 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,273 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 65,293 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,129 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,595 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,460 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,191 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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L316 MJO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L316 MJO, 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 L316 MJO registered?

L316 MJO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L316 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L316 MJO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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