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L367 AVL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,656 mi
Last recorded149,656 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL367 AVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 149,656 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,331 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 11 Oct 2021 144,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 141,797 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,452 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 131,810 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 128,315 miles

BOTH SHOCKABSORBERS DUST COVERS PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

WATER LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 1 Jun 2015 127,225 miles

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

both sides rear inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 127,225 miles

both sides rear inner sills have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2014 125,909 miles

both track rod end and N/S lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 125,909 miles

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

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

both track rod end and N/S lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 123,975 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2013 123,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 116,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 104,030 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 89,065 miles

Oil leak

all tyres are slightly perrished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 80,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,253 miles

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

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

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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L367 AVL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L367 AVL, 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 L367 AVL registered?

L367 AVL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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