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L410 CTY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL410 CTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 67,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 66,889 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 66,881 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 66,147 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 66,145 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 65,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 63,980 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 63,956 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,905 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 62,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blow on manifold flexible joint. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,357 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 61,357 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,703 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 60,703 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008
Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,198 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 57,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 55,067 miles

slight play o/s/f t/r/ end †wipers poor

Fail 14 Apr 2006 55,055 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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L410 CTY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L410 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.

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What year was L410 CTY registered?

L410 CTY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L410 CTY safe to buy?

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