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L359 UFY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,435 mi
Last recorded121,435 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 UFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,435 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,769 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 120,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,940 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

clutch slave slight seepage

Pass 10 Dec 2022 119,125 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 119,120 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,359 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 114,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,216 miles

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 110,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,616 miles

Car has been undersealed

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,844 miles

front pads low

oil leak

os and ns sills corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2015 105,844 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

oil leak

os and ns sills corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,891 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 100,891 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 19 May 2012 131,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 99,253 miles

o/s/r sill has corrision

Pass 8 Jun 2010 98,192 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 98,192 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 95,661 miles

Corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer sills. Test limit just met!

Under vehicle and brake pipes under sealed.Unable to view / assess fully.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 94,523 miles

Corrosion o/s sill

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,123 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 93,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 90,834 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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L359 UFY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L359 UFY, 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 L359 UFY registered?

L359 UFY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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