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L651 LCK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,421 mi
Last recorded92,421 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL651 LCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,279 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight Corrosion To Both Inner Sills

Pass 21 Nov 2018 79,074 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 78,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,967 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,965 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 75,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,193 miles

corrosion on lower inner and outer sills, front floor and chassis rails

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished

offside front brake hose outer plastic coating slightly worn

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Nov 2015 75,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

corrosion on lower inner and outer sills, front floor and chassis rails

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished

offside front brake hose outer plastic coating slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,943 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/s/f side light dim

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wipers smearing slightly

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,654 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,622 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,404 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,562 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,560 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

smell of fuel noted n/s/r wheel area. Possible leak.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,473 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 48,473 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,715 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 43,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,024 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,608 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,402 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 LCK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L651 LCK, 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 LCK registered?

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

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