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L356 WOR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,999 mi
Last recorded131,999 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 WOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 131,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 131,952 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,753 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED BUT NO MOVEMENT

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED BUT NO MOVEMENT

Fail 2 Sep 2017 114,718 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO HOLE IN EXHAUST (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.4.G.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure BOLTS LOOSE ON BOSS (2.1.6)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED BUT NO MOVEMENT

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED BUT NO MOVEMENT

Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,213 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 114,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 113,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,665 miles

corrosion on front subframe and suspension members

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members

corrosion on underbody and sills

corrosion on underbody fuel pipes

corrosiopn on rear brake discs

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2011 112,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front subframe and suspension members

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members

corrosion on underbody and sills

corrosion on underbody fuel pipes

corrosiopn on rear brake discs

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,029 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 110,029 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 104,035 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 104,035 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,062 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 98,062 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,235 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 93,235 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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 9 Sep 2005 81,815 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

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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L356 WOR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L356 WOR, 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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L356 WOR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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