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L470 WPO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,470 mi
Last recorded60,470 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 WPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside chassis rail damaged

offside chassis rail damaged

oil leak from front of engine

Fail 25 Jan 2008 60,470 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside chassis rail damaged

offside chassis rail damaged

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,289 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 58,289 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,399 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 56,379 miles

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

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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L470 WPO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L470 WPO, 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 L470 WPO registered?

L470 WPO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L470 WPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 WPO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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