MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,886 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
offside front wheel binding slightly
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
offside front wheel binding slightly
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Both front tyres have cracks on side walls
Nearside and offside front tyres cracked.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Long travel on parking brake lever
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L474 XLP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 L474 XLP, 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 L474 XLP registered?
L474 XLP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L474 XLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for L474 XLP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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