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L321 PTO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,735 mi
Last recorded145,735 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 PTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 145,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 141,160 miles

Back box exhaust corroded

Exhaust has slight leak back box

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 137,927 miles

Oil leak

front & rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2012 137,920 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front & rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,846 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 134,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 131,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 131,245 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,245 miles

n/s rear tyre perised side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2008 121,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 103,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 91,303 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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L321 PTO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L321 PTO, 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 L321 PTO registered?

L321 PTO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L321 PTO safe to buy?

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