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L550 PSF

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,122 mi
Last recorded164,122 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 PSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 164,122 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 128,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 116,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 115,401 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 115,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside 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 28 Jul 2006 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 111,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L550 PSF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L550 PSF, 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 L550 PSF registered?

L550 PSF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L550 PSF safe to buy?

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