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L615 GYL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,000 mi
Last recorded129,000 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL615 GYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 125,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 122,633 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 122,627 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,174 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 117,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 111,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front caliper has slight seepage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 111,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front caliper has slight seepage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 103,353 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 103,352 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,370 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 89,370 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,118 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,718 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,718 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 74,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 74,175 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,537 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,090 miles

Oil leak

under body surface rust

Pass 28 Mar 2006 54,237 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 54,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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L615 GYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L615 GYL, 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 L615 GYL registered?

L615 GYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L615 GYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L615 GYL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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