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L620 EAB

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL620 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 115,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,019 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 115,019 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 114,433 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 114,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,533 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 113,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 112,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,206 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,398 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,855 miles

both front and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 107,855 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,970 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,029 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 106,029 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,245 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,245 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 103,209 miles

all ball joint covers deteriorated but not letting in an ingrese of dirt etc.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 103,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all ball joint covers deteriorated but not letting in an ingrese of dirt etc.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,388 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,867 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 96,391 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,640 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 90,874 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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L620 EAB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L620 EAB, 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 L620 EAB registered?

L620 EAB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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