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L460 WOW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,015 mi
Last recorded116,015 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL460 WOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,015 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Jun 2017 113,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,755 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 107,755 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 May 2014 99,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipe damp

rear of nearside outer sill corroded but not yet considered excessive

various oil leaks (including gear oil)

Pass 4 May 2013 95,325 miles

Bad engine oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear springs corroded

Temp fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2013 95,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bad engine oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear springs corroded

Temp fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 85,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,869 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,919 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 80,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 79,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 72,825 miles

screw in offside rear tyre.

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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L460 WOW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 L460 WOW, 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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L460 WOW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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