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L427 LNA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

150,863 mi
Last recorded150,863 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL427 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 150,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 150,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,353 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 147,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 145,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 144,728 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 144,719 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 143,910 miles

H/brake effort on limit N/S weak

Pass 28 May 2019 143,266 miles

front both tyres perrishing

Pass 2 Jun 2018 142,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 141,383 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 140,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 140,005 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 138,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 138,889 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 137,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,213 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 134,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 134,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 132,526 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 128,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 128,728 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 125,550 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 125,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 119,340 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 113,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamps corroded inside

Fail 28 May 2008 113,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake excessive travel

Pass 22 May 2007 106,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 May 2007 106,037 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 97,818 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 97,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L427 LNA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L427 LNA, 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 L427 LNA registered?

L427 LNA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L427 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L427 LNA shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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