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L431 WAV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,054 mi
Last recorded113,054 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL431 WAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 113,054 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 113,054 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting bolt loose. Tighten bolt. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 92,616 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 92,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,703 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,336 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,591 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D- bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,493 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,677 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,668 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,327 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 56,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 55,778 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 55,320 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 55,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 54,029 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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L431 WAV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L431 WAV, 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 L431 WAV registered?

L431 WAV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L431 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L431 WAV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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