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L576 ADV

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

119,683 mi
Last recorded119,683 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 ADV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,683 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Multiple Suspension, Brake and Steering components corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 119,536 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Multiple Suspension, Steering and Brake components corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 119,410 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Multiple front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Multiple front and rear suspension and brake components corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 119,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on multiple front and rear under body suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2022 119,137 miles

surface corrosion on multiple front and rear under body suspension components

Fail 20 Apr 2022 119,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on multiple front and rear under body suspension components

Pass 23 Apr 2021 118,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside rear suspension spring weak - almost fouling suspension arm

Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,315 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

inner sills / floor corroded and inner wheel arches

Pass 18 Apr 2018 116,221 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,978 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 114,966 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 113,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 113,370 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,351 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 105,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,433 miles

n/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,968 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 84,348 miles

ADVIES N/S/R TYRE DOWN TO 3MM

ADVISE CORROSION ON O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 2.5MM AND WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,348 miles

ADVIES N/S/R TYRE DOWN TO 3MM

ADVISE CORROSION ON O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 2.5MM AND WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,519 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 68,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,246 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 3 Aug 2007 56,246 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,902 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,902 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm.

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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L576 ADV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L576 ADV, 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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L576 ADV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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