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L488 THC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,732 mi
Last recorded207,732 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 THC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 207,732 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 207,730 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 193,763 miles

floors,sills and suspension corroded

slight blue smoke on idle

Pass 7 Mar 2012 187,741 miles

nearside and offside inner sills rusty

nearside outter sill rusty

offside rear top outter bush worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 181,278 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 175,074 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 175,067 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 172,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 161,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 159,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 149,792 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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