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L511 YNR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,415 mi
Last recorded83,415 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL511 YNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,415 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 83,413 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 82,733 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,055 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 81,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering oil cooler pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,120 miles

power steering oil cooler pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,323 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,766 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,444 miles

Advise: offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged,but cords not exposed

Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,444 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise: offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged,but cords not exposed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,139 miles

Advise: offside rear outer sill has body filler applied but appears strong.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,126 miles

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

Advise: offside rear outer sill has body filler applied but appears strong.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 77,296 miles

All brake pipes are heavely greased.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,650 miles

All brake pipes heavely greased.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,637 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All brake pipes heavely greased.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 75,231 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,231 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,180 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension components corroded

front discs showing slight distortion

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 72,515 miles

battery insecure

surface corrosion steering pipes

Fail 14 May 2008 72,515 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

fan belt adjustment loose

surface corrosion steering pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,878 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,878 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion steering pipes

osf nsf bumper brackets insecure

surface corrosion suspension subframes

Fail 26 Jun 2006 68,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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L511 YNR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L511 YNR, 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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L511 YNR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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