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L596 EWP

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

243,055 mi
Last recorded243,055 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 EWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2022 243,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 241,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 235,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 220,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 205,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 200,740 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

small crack bottom of screen

Pass 24 Apr 2012 200,689 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 200,689 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 199,203 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 199,203 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 198,059 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill[rear section] getting weak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 195,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 184,044 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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L596 EWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc 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 L596 EWP, 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 L596 EWP registered?

L596 EWP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L596 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L596 EWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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