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L590 BPD

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,064 mi
Last recorded111,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 BPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,064 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 108,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 105,969 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 103,051 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 101,267 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RBT park brake efficiency 16%

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear suspension/ subframe support bar securing bolt missing

Fail 26 Mar 2012 101,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear suspension/ subframe support bar securing bolt missing

water leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,259 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear subframe support bar has bolt missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs scored

rear subframe support bar has bolt missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 96,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,952 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 86,487 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 84,024 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,200 miles

front brake balance on legal limit

front brake discs becoming worn

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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L590 BPD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L590 BPD, 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 L590 BPD registered?

L590 BPD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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