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L525 AHS

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,137 mi
Last recorded77,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 AHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 77,137 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion across underbody and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,667 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff casing very corroded

all steering componets very corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 76,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock badly corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff casing very corroded

all steering componets very corroded

all suspension componets very corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,859 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 75,473 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 75,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,399 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 71,619 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 71,619 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,110 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 70,110 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,756 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,754 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,151 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,151 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,387 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,066 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,524 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 57,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,657 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 547,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,246 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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L525 AHS is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L525 AHS, 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 L525 AHS registered?

L525 AHS is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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