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L438 KPY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,473 mi
Last recorded146,473 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 KPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 146,473 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 146,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 133,507 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 120,289 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 103,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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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L438 KPY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L438 KPY, 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 L438 KPY registered?

L438 KPY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L438 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L438 KPY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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