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L742 FEL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,678 mi
Last recorded192,678 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL742 FEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 192,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 178,598 miles

front tyres poor condition - ( cracks in tread )

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2012 177,310 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 177,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 175,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 175,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 175,341 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 174,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 174,243 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 172,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 172,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 172,809 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 172,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 157,722 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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L742 FEL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L742 FEL, 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 L742 FEL registered?

L742 FEL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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