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L505 NAW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,479 mi
Last recorded169,479 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 NAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 169,479 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 169,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 May 2025 169,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 167,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 167,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 147,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 147,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 140,110 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 140,110 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides outer sills at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,475 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 16 May 2018 127,892 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,990 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

REAR SERVICE BRAKE JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,054 miles

slight corrosion rear outer sills

Fail 15 Jul 2015 126,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion rear outer sills

Pass 25 Jul 2014 124,901 miles

Slight oil leak

ball joint boots perished

Fail 24 Jul 2014 124,901 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight oil leak

ball joint boots perished

Pass 7 Aug 2013 123,969 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 123,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 122,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 120,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 118,582 miles

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2007 117,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 116,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L505 NAW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L505 NAW, 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 L505 NAW registered?

L505 NAW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L505 NAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L505 NAW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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