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L450 VEY

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,572 mi
Last recorded136,572 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 VEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 136,572 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,531 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 136,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 136,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 135,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 135,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 135,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 135,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,167 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 135,117 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 134,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 134,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 134,141 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 134,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 133,830 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 133,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 133,066 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 133,066 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 132,176 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 132,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 130,682 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Fail 11 Sep 2006 130,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Aug 2005 129,362 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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L450 VEY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L450 VEY, 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 L450 VEY registered?

L450 VEY is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L450 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L450 VEY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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