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L351 HKO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 HKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 96,639 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower corner damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded near front of vehicle o/s

surface corrosion throughout front and rear brakes and suspension components

Fail 3 Jun 2025 96,636 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded near front of vehicle o/s

surface corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 94,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm has surface rust

Nearside Rear suspension arms has surface rust

Offside Front suspension arm has surface rust

Offside Rear suspension arm has surface rust

Pass 30 Aug 2022 93,131 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 93,102 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,816 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,627 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 72,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,836 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,733 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack,cord/ply not visable,would recommend replacing tyres.

offside front tyre starting to crack,cord/ply not visable

offside rear tyre starting to crack around sidewall,cord/ply not visable

Pass 8 May 2007 64,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 63,883 miles

coil over,adjustable shocks,front & rear stablizer bars,braided brake hoses and quick release park brake fitted to vehicle.

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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L351 HKO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L351 HKO, 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 L351 HKO registered?

L351 HKO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L351 HKO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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