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L401 EAB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,165 mi
Last recorded191,165 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 191,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2010 186,045 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 180,360 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 180,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 162,629 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 143,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 133,536 miles

center brake lamp operating as the rear fog lamp

Fail 18 Dec 2006 133,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

center brake lamp now operating as rear fog lamp

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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L401 EAB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L401 EAB, 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 L401 EAB registered?

L401 EAB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1993.

Is L401 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 EAB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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