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L42 LUX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,789 mi
Last recorded105,789 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 LUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 105,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner tyres worn edge x2

under body under sealed

Pass 20 May 2022 167,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covered x2

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Jan 2021 162,666 miles

Front sills x2 covered limited inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2019 156,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 145,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 142,535 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

heavily under sealed

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 142,527 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 142,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavely waxoiled

Pass 6 Dec 2014 142,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavely waxoiled

Pass 12 Oct 2013 133,731 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 136,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 133,019 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2010 129,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 121,732 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 115,327 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 115,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 109,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 100,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 92,228 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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L42 LUX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L42 LUX, 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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L42 LUX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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