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L401 PNU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 PNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 71,863 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer body sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All body sills are showing corrosion

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,328 miles

Both outer body sills are showing corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 71,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer body sills are showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,581 miles

Both outer body sills starting to corrode

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,462 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,462 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,475 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,987 miles

Exhaust noisy

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,918 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,709 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,709 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,098 miles

nearside front tyre has edge wear

nearside washer jet partially blocked.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 51,098 miles

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

185 60 14 tyre size.

nearside front tyre has edge wear

nearside washer jet partially blocked.

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 PNU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L401 PNU, 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 L401 PNU registered?

L401 PNU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L401 PNU safe to buy?

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