MOT Status
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121,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded
clutch slave slight seepage
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both inner and outer sills slightly corroded
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)
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)
Car has been undersealed
Oil leak ()
front pads low
oil leak
os and ns sills corroded
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
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s door mirror missing
o/s/r sill has corrision
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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.
Corrosion o/s sill
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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L359 UFY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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