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L322 UTU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,286 mi
Last recorded158,286 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL322 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 158,286 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 155,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 151,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 145,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 140,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,387 miles

front brake pads worn low

offside mirror glass insecure

oil residue on engine

rear tyres wearing low

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2017 132,355 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn low

offside mirror glass insecure

oil residue on engine

rear tyres wearing low

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,580 miles

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

Offside drivers seat loose but still secure

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Nov 2015 119,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear foot brake efficiency low

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside drivers seat loose but still secure

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 108,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,057 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 106,339 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 106,339 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 103,223 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 103,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 101,440 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 101,427 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front chassis rails slightly corroded !

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Unable to check both outer sills due to side skirts fitted !

Pass 25 Feb 2006 96,550 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 96,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L322 UTU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L322 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 L322 UTU registered?

L322 UTU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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