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L496 RYD

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 RYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,568 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,866 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 66,837 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 60,574 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,710 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,068 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,637 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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L496 RYD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L496 RYD, 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 L496 RYD registered?

L496 RYD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L496 RYD safe to buy?

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