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L545 GHX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL545 GHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,208 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 84,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,692 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 82,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,152 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,263 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,115 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,191 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,176 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,825 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,651 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 72,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,508 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,018 miles

wet conditions

Pass 6 Jan 2007 65,441 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 65,436 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 48,442 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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L545 GHX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L545 GHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L545 GHX registered?

L545 GHX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L545 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L545 GHX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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