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L417 SNO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,982 mi
Last recorded55,982 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 SNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Spray coated underneath.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,884 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 55,850 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 55,805 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2015 55,805 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,541 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 53,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 51,947 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LEGAL LIMIT

NEAR SIDE FRONT WASHER JET 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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L417 SNO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L417 SNO, 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 L417 SNO registered?

L417 SNO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L417 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L417 SNO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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