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L71 MPP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,240 mi
Last recorded106,240 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 MPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 106,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 106,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,941 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 105,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 105,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 104,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 86,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 80,644 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 71,992 miles

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion on floorpan and suspension components

Pass 3 Apr 2010 66,883 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,303 miles

small cut nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,596 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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L71 MPP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L71 MPP, 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

How do I check the history of L71 MPP?

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What year was L71 MPP registered?

L71 MPP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L71 MPP safe to buy?

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