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L651 DUE

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,536 mi
Last recorded79,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL651 DUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 77,115 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 77,115 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 76,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,425 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 73,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 69,012 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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L651 DUE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L651 DUE, 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 L651 DUE registered?

L651 DUE is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L651 DUE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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