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L361 RAR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,873 mi
Last recorded176,873 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 RAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 176,873 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 175,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 171,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 164,573 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 162,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 160,033 miles

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

slight surface rusting inner rear sill areas

Pass 3 Jun 2011 157,508 miles

front and rear disc pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 157,503 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear disc pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 159,662 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 159,660 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 149,811 miles

all four tyre tread depths low

front tyres cracking badly

reversre lights not working

Fail 8 May 2009 149,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all four tyre tread depths low

front tyres cracking badly

reversre lights not working

Pass 28 Apr 2008 141,009 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 141,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 132,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 123,996 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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L361 RAR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L361 RAR, 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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L361 RAR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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