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L415 UBR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,707 mi
Last recorded33,707 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL415 UBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,668 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,592 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 33,348 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,553 miles

Front and rear suspension component mountings corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 28,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,266 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Some corrosion on both sides flooring

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,144 miles

all brake hose ferules heavily corroded

both front floorpans heavily corroded

front and rear suspension all heavily corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2010 25,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

all brake hose ferules heavily corroded

both front floorpans heavily corroded

front and rear suspension all heavily corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,599 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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L415 UBR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L415 UBR, 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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L415 UBR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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