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L50 ADP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,736 miles

Rear sub-frame front support brace missing.

Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,013 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 88,013 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect all headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 87,165 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,421 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 85,908 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,775 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,391 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,600 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 83,600 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,793 miles

emissions readings erratic

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,044 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 80,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,754 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,678 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,385 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,896 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,895 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,308 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 75,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 75,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 71,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,892 miles

Rear antiroll bar bushes starting to pereish

Fail 8 Mar 2008 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspetion lower arms starting to corroed

Rear antiroll bar bushes starting to pereish

Pass 20 Mar 2007 57,508 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 57,257 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 57,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 55,900 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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L50 ADP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 L50 ADP, 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 L50 ADP registered?

L50 ADP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L50 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 ADP shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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