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L531 LBE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,769 mi
Last recorded74,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 LBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,952 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (FRONT + REAR, UPPER + LOWER) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,922 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (FRONT + REAR, UPPER + LOWER) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 68,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,108 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,243 miles

rear suspention corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,234 miles

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

rear suspention corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 145,876 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 63,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,572 miles

os sill becoming corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,521 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

os sill becoming corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,805 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight pitting to nearside rear brake disc

Fail 7 Jun 2010 59,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight pitting to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,507 miles

all brake discs getting worn

o/s/r pad anti rattle shim loose

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,715 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 54,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,376 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 49,129 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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L531 LBE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 L531 LBE, 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 L531 LBE registered?

L531 LBE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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