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L595 TGH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,622 mi
Last recorded98,622 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL595 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 98,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,836 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 97,828 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,225 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,221 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 93,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake has bind

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,348 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 90,122 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 90,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,479 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,705 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,910 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 75,907 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,019 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 71,575 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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L595 TGH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L595 TGH, 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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L595 TGH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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