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L380 MJH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

190,337 mi
Last recorded190,337 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 MJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 190,337 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 190,273 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 178,208 miles

off side rear brake disc corroded.

slight corrosion to near side rear outer sill.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 178,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear brake disc corroded.

slight corrosion to near side rear outer sill.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 168,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 157,751 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 157,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 147,953 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both track rod end rubbers split

Fail 22 Aug 2011 147,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both track rod end rubbers split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 132,712 miles

both track rod end rubbers split

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Aug 2010 132,712 miles

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

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

both track rod end rubbers split

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2009 119,928 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 119,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 102,563 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 102,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L380 MJH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L380 MJH, 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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L380 MJH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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