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L494 WCL

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,224 mi
Last recorded106,224 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 WCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 106,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 105,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 106,043 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 102,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,223 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 98,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 97,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 93,372 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 93,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,882 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 89,882 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 89,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 88,953 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

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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L494 WCL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L494 WCL, 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 L494 WCL registered?

L494 WCL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L494 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 WCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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