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L491 EAB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,932 mi
Last recorded156,932 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 156,932 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 156,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 147,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 141,798 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 139,247 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 130,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 123,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 116,191 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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L491 EAB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L491 EAB, 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 L491 EAB registered?

L491 EAB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L491 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L491 EAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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