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L386 LNF

1993 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL386 LNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

some integral body parts modify

Pass 4 Apr 2025 139,491 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion by flexi pipe connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill crushed and corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill crushed and corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill crushed and corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F-R pipe corroded near T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill crushed and corroded by jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 135,488 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy I think I'm still deaf from last year (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole, inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 130,290 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and slightly split, not prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,652 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, corroded at rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle pipe corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy I SAID EXHAUST NOISY (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has small corroded hole, not in a prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 118,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 113,628 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow by rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked on bottom edge (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chewed on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chewed on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,055 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 103,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 98,151 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,939 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 91,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,872 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 4 Mar 2014 86,171 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 84,310 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,754 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 81,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 72,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,543 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 67,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,673 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,426 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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L386 LNF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L386 LNF, 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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L386 LNF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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