MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,363 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
all four tyres scrubbed on inner edges o/s just legal
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
advise both chassis damaged
advise windscreen
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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