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L712 WNJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 132,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 127,123 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 120,013 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 120,013 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)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 115,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,938 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 100,955 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 100,054 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2008 100,054 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 97,012 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 97,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2006 95,007 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L712 WNJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L712 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.

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What year was L712 WNJ registered?

L712 WNJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L712 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L712 WNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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