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L740 EMO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,566 mi
Last recorded89,566 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 EMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

offside outer sill corroded rear section

suspension lowered

Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexible hose (chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

offside outer sill corroded rear section

suspension lowered

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,946 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

tyres protruding wheel arches

Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,912 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height number plate too small (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill chalked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill chalked (5.2.6)

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

rear service brake only just met requirements

tyres protruding wheel arches

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,074 miles

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

Oil leak

all four wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

nearside & offside outer sills slightly corroded

vehicle to low to carry out roller brake test

Fail 28 Nov 2014 78,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

all four wheels protruding beyond wheel arches

nearside & offside outer sills slightly corroded

vehicle to low to carry out roller brake test

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,138 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 74,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 70,747 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,046 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,902 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 58,323 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 58,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,639 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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L740 EMO 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 64.7%.

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 L740 EMO, 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 L740 EMO registered?

L740 EMO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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