MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
floors,sills and suspension corroded
slight blue smoke on idle
nearside and offside inner sills rusty
nearside outter sill rusty
offside rear top outter bush worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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L488 THC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 L488 THC, 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 L488 THC registered?
L488 THC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L488 THC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L488 THC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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