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L728 JOL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,471 mi
Last recorded125,471 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL728 JOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 125,471 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 125,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s/r inner sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s/r inner sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,714 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 124,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 122,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,806 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 116,761 miles

hole in offside floor to sill

Fail 29 Jul 2013 116,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hole in offside floor to sill

Pass 1 Aug 2012 112,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,075 miles

1. surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe, just on limit, and offside front, 2 surface corrosion of inner and outer sills.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,354 miles

1.both rear tyre worn low on tread 2.heavy surface corrosion of o/s rear outer sill

Fail 30 Jul 2010 105,354 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1.all other coil springs corroded 2.both rear tyres worn low on tread 3.slight corrosion of rear outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2009 98,780 miles

offside rear outer sill is corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2008 92,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,841 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 83,643 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,205 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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L728 JOL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L728 JOL, 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 L728 JOL registered?

L728 JOL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L728 JOL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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