CarVerify

Free Car Check

L474 CPC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,543 mi
Last recorded110,543 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 CPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 110,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 109,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 108,330 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 105,770 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 104,418 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 103,297 miles

(1) front subframe & antiroll bar & coil spring corroded & bushes crackling up in places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear sub frame & anti rollbar corroded & bushes starting to crack all round

Fail 23 Jul 2011 103,297 miles

(1) front subframe & antiroll bar & coil spring corroded & bushes crackling up in places

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear sub frame & anti rollbar corroded & bushes starting to crack all round

Pass 17 Jul 2010 101,202 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 100,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 99,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,786 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 94,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,877 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L474 CPC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L474 CPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L474 CPC?

You can check the full history of L474 CPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L474 CPC registered?

L474 CPC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L474 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L474 CPC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L474 CPC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L474 CPC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.