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L357 UVG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,635 mi
Last recorded84,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL357 UVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,635 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,478 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,793 miles

advise abs system removed advise front and rear bumpers damaged but not insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,793 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise abs system removed advise front and rear bumpers damaged but not insecure

Fail 23 May 2013 72,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering inappropriately modified (2.3.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

advise abs system removed

advise front and rear bumpers damaged but not insecure

Pass 1 May 2012 66,955 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 62,541 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 62,526 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,251 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,523 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 43,477 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,047 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 34,032 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,458 miles

advise hole in near side mid floor looks to be repaired from inside

advise repairs to both mid to rear chassis welded box sections

Fail 13 Feb 2007 31,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise hole to near side mid floor

advise welding and repairs to both chassis

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,223 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis been re- paired

Fail 10 Feb 2006 28,223 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis been repaired

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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L357 UVG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L357 UVG, 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 L357 UVG registered?

L357 UVG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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