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L53 NBV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,363 mi
Last recorded144,363 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 144,363 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both and outer sill corroding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 144,361 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification both front hitting on suspension arms (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both and outer sill corroding (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 128,826 miles

all four tyres scrubbed on inner edges o/s just legal

Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,924 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise both chassis damaged

advise windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise both chassis damaged

advise slight offside front brake bind

advise windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,338 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 8 Jul 2013 105,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,973 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 29 Jun 2012 103,969 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,044 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,886 miles

1 of 3 exhaust (rear box) rubber hanger missing system still secure

2 of 3 exhaust (rear box) hangers poor condition

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

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

front and rear brake discs advanced corrosion

front washers misaligned

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front indicator lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 89,886 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

1 of 3 exhaust (rear box) rubber hanger missing system still secure

2 of 3 exhaust (rear box) hangers poor condition

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

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

front and rear brake discs advanced corrosion

front washers misaligned

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front indicator lens cracked

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 85,898 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 85,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 May 2008 82,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,190 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 77,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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L53 NBV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L53 NBV, 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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L53 NBV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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