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L452 LNB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,492 mi
Last recorded133,492 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL452 LNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,492 miles

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 133,468 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 131,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 128,801 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 123,663 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,518 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 118,487 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 110,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 101,882 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 101,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,855 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 90,855 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 76,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,104 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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L452 LNB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L452 LNB, 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 L452 LNB registered?

L452 LNB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L452 LNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L452 LNB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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