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L340 SEU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,755 mi
Last recorded143,755 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 SEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 143,755 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 143,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 143,698 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,607 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 143,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 142,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 141,941 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 141,637 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 141,449 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 141,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 141,439 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 141,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 140,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 139,608 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 137,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 119,920 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 104,247 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 104,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroded.damage to nearside rear tyre tread.

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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L340 SEU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L340 SEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L340 SEU?

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What year was L340 SEU registered?

L340 SEU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1993.

Is L340 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L340 SEU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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