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L674 WNJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,512 mi
Last recorded169,512 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL674 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 169,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 163,537 miles

brake pipes and underbody covered in underseal

front brake discs are worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 163,533 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pipes and underbody covered in underseal

front brake discs are worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 159,377 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,938 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 151,433 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear numberplate faded

Fail 15 Aug 2008 151,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,060 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 31,060 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 147,793 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 147,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 140,006 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 140,006 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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L674 WNJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L674 WNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L674 WNJ registered?

L674 WNJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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