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L656 ULX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,935 mi
Last recorded60,935 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 ULX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,935 miles

All rubber bushes starting to perish

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight binding on front brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,935 miles

All rubber bushes starting to perish

Slight binding on front brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear footbrakes just in balance may require attention

Pass 20 Sep 2006 52,875 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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L656 ULX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L656 ULX, 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 L656 ULX registered?

L656 ULX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L656 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L656 ULX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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