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L6 EMT

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

269,923 mi
Last recorded269,923 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 EMT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2020 269,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 269,532 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded

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

various corrosion around chassis

Fail 22 Feb 2019 269,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded

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

various corrosion around chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2018 268,312 miles

Nearside Front wheel/suspension out of line

Offside Front Lower wing panel corroded

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

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

chassis has general corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2018 268,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired welded patch not securely welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front wheel/suspension out of line

Offside Front Lower wing panel corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 267,040 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 257,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

front number plate held on with duct tape but fully secure at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2016 257,576 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underbody floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

front number plate held on with duct tape but fully secure at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2015 245,550 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 245,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 235,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 235,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 224,275 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 224,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 215,010 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 205,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 191,702 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 176,356 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 176,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 166,431 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 166,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 145,134 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 144,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front No. Plate Broken.

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 126,993 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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L6 EMT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L6 EMT, 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 L6 EMT registered?

L6 EMT is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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