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L591 GHX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,641 mi
Last recorded110,641 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL591 GHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,641 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

idle speed high

Fail 1 Nov 2017 101,924 miles

Central Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

idle speed high

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 101,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,827 miles

Oil leak

Too low to get in brake rollers

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,749 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,355 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,913 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,778 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,734 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,924 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 29,682 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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L591 GHX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L591 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.

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What year was L591 GHX registered?

L591 GHX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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