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L317 WGF

1993 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,745 mi
Last recorded218,745 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 WGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 218,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 217,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 212,054 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 203,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 188,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 188,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 185,700 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 185,680 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 185,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 177,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 168,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 164,532 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

corrosion showing in both rear outer sills in prescribed areas

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

oil leak monitor

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2007 157,541 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both front tyres show perishing and cracking and n/s/f tyre worn near limit o/s/f tyrte tread getting low

o/s/r tyre tread worn low monitor

Pass 11 Sep 2006 150,533 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L317 WGF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L317 WGF, 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 L317 WGF registered?

L317 WGF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1993.

Is L317 WGF safe to buy?

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