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L429 SWR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,275 mi
Last recorded118,275 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 SWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 118,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 117,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 115,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 107,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 105,251 miles

aftermarket belts fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 101,433 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

inported vehicle has slightly smaller digits on number plates

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,423 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 77,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,279 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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L429 SWR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L429 SWR, 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 L429 SWR registered?

L429 SWR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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