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L659 PNU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,329 mi
Last recorded126,329 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 PNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 120,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 120,817 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 112,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four tyres worn bald on edges but not yet into centre three quarters

fuel cap seal slightly perished

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

nearside and offside front brake pads appear to be starting to get low

offside steering rack damp with oil

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight judder nearside front brake

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack and clicking noise when rocked

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,744 miles

all four tyres worn bald on edges but not yet into centre three quarters

fuel cap seal slightly perished

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

nearside and offside front brake pads appear to be starting to get low

offside steering rack damp with oil

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight judder nearside front brake

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack and clicking noise when rocked

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,751 miles

Oil leak

knocking from steering rack area when rocked only with engine not running

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 25 Sep 2008 103,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

all nearside and offside front brake pads appear to be getting low

knocking from steering rack area when rocked only with engine not running

nearside rear inner brake pad appears to be getting low

rear exhaust mounting rubbers deterriorated

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 27 Sep 2007 92,445 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 89,886 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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L659 PNU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L659 PNU, 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 L659 PNU registered?

L659 PNU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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