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L456 AEA

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,749 mi
Last recorded70,749 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 AEA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 68,961 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 67,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,576 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 66,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,003 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,061 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sun strip fitted but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 31 Jan 2013 64,059 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

battery terminal(s) loose

o/s/r wheel arch area corroded

sun strip fitted but not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,905 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2010 58,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 55,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,820 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,302 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 45,385 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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L456 AEA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L456 AEA, 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 L456 AEA registered?

L456 AEA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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