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L368 SUG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL368 SUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 120,590 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,319 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 120,282 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 119,893 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 119,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 118,639 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 118,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 118,346 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 117,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 117,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 116,807 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 115,360 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 114,416 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 114,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tread on limit.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,436 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 112,189 miles

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 10 Nov 2009 110,130 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 110,130 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 107,425 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 104,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 104,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 101,267 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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L368 SUG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L368 SUG, 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 L368 SUG registered?

L368 SUG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L368 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L368 SUG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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