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L720 YNV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,290 mi
Last recorded186,290 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL720 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 186,290 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 186,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 183,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 183,079 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 180,181 miles

General corrosion

Handbrake long travel

Fail 2 Jul 2022 180,181 miles

General corrosion

Handbrake long travel

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 176,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill surface rust

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

excessive handbrake travel

Fail 2 Jun 2021 176,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill surface rust

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

excessive handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 173,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 173,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily corroded underneath vehicle

very little reserve travel

Fail 31 Dec 2019 173,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light pink (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavily corroded under side of vehicle

very little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jan 2019 171,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 169,235 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 167,854 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 164,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 164,163 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 162,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 160,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 160,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 157,274 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 152,567 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 152,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 143,883 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 132,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 124,386 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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L720 YNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L720 YNV, 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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L720 YNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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