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L621 LBE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,768 mi
Last recorded257,768 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL621 LBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 257,768 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 253,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 249,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened EDGE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 243,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 243,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 242,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 241,538 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 241,178 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 232,976 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 232,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 227,356 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 227,356 miles

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

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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L621 LBE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L621 LBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L621 LBE registered?

L621 LBE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L621 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L621 LBE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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