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L691 THC

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL691 THC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,255 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 116,891 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2015 116,891 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,598 miles

engine oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,492 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 104,574 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front spring has lower coil broken

Pass 19 Apr 2012 104,574 miles

offside front spring has lower coil broken

Pass 30 Apr 2011 100,423 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 100,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,886 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 90,886 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,071 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 88,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,039 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 81,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 79,387 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade starting to split

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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L691 THC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L691 THC, 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 L691 THC registered?

L691 THC is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L691 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L691 THC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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