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L402 CTY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,448 mi
Last recorded184,448 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 CTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 184,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 180,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 170,547 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 161,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 154,644 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 141,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 131,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 131,298 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 126,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 121,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 120,852 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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L402 CTY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L402 CTY, 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 L402 CTY registered?

L402 CTY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L402 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L402 CTY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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