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L704 XLR

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,347 mi
Last recorded78,347 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 XLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,291 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 78,276 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,117 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,073 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,895 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 75,571 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 75,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,039 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,265 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 68,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,048 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 57,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 54,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 54,636 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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L704 XLR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L704 XLR, 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 L704 XLR registered?

L704 XLR is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L704 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 XLR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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