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L466 MCH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,759 mi
Last recorded88,759 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL466 MCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 88,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 86,567 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 86,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,500 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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L466 MCH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L466 MCH, 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 L466 MCH registered?

L466 MCH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L466 MCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L466 MCH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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