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L643 WGH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,310 mi
Last recorded121,310 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL643 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 121,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,490 miles

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

Oil leak engine and diff ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,278 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 110,642 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 107,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,538 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 98,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,076 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,560 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 90,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,461 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre close to limit.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 85,461 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre close to limit.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,772 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 70,717 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,054 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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L643 WGH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L643 WGH, 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 L643 WGH registered?

L643 WGH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L643 WGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L643 WGH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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