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L320 UTU

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,571 mi
Last recorded145,571 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL320 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 145,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

corrosion on front inner arches / chassis rails, no holes at this time

corrosion on sills, no holes at this time

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 5 Jul 2016 145,549 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (3.5.1g)

corrosion on front inner arches / chassis rails, no holes at this time

corrosion on sills, no holes at this time

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 24 Jun 2015 141,236 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 141,236 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

front brake discs corroding on inner face

light corrosion on front wings

light corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch, no holes at this time advise repair

Pass 9 Jun 2014 137,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 137,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 133,043 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 132,996 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 125,352 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 125,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 114,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,888 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 106,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,527 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 95,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,084 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 90,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,458 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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L320 UTU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L320 UTU, 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 L320 UTU registered?

L320 UTU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L320 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L320 UTU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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