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L323 FNP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,943 mi
Last recorded179,943 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 FNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 179,943 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 177,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 176,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 174,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 173,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 171,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 169,907 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 169,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 166,795 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 166,724 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 164,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 160,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 157,339 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 155,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 152,754 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 152,747 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 140,720 miles

incorrect size letters on rear number plate

Fail 28 Jun 2010 140,707 miles

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

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

incorrect size letters on rear number plate

Fail 5 Jun 2009 119,411 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all four tyres wearing on inside edges / front tyres worn the most

Pass 5 Jun 2009 119,411 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on inside edges / front tyres worn the most

Fail 30 May 2008 100,442 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 100,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,350 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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L323 FNP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 L323 FNP, 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 L323 FNP registered?

L323 FNP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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