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L380 PSX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 PSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,376 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 126,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 126,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 121,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 114,583 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 114,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 110,166 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 106,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 94,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 82,244 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 82,244 miles

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

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 PSX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L380 PSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L380 PSX registered?

L380 PSX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is L380 PSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L380 PSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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