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L660 WFG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

151,631 mi
Last recorded151,631 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL660 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 151,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General age related corrosion to underside.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 150,762 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded, but pads are ok

Pass 7 Nov 2023 148,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General age related corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 146,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2021 144,508 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 144,508 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 144,105 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 144,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 142,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs very heavily corroded, but pads are ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Damp

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 May 2016 136,434 miles

Both sills corroded front and rear inner and outer not within specified areas

Brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 133,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 119,186 miles

All tyres perishing. No cords exposed at this time.

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper blade splitting.

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 119,186 miles

All tyres perishing. No cords exposed at this time.

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

Nearside wiper blade splitting.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 108,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,141 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,965 miles

off side front brake pipe starting to corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 97,543 miles

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

Offside front tyre has screw in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2006 97,127 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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L660 WFG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L660 WFG, 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 L660 WFG registered?

L660 WFG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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The MOT history for L660 WFG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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