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L744 RBK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,341 mi
Last recorded116,341 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL744 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,341 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 116,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 112,602 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

various under body surface corrosion

washer bottle bracket excessively deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2012 112,568 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split on ends

front and rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

various underbody surface corrosion

washer bottle bracket excessively deterioated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 107,519 miles

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

all shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

surface corrosion on suspension arms and anti-roll bars

Pass 14 May 2010 102,537 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/s centre of chassis

windscreen washer bottle carrier corroded

Fail 10 May 2010 102,500 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to o/s centre of chassis

windscreen washer bottle carrier corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 95,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

General surface corrosion under body

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 88,422 miles

All shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Corrosion to rear of o/s sill

Excesive surface corrosion to all suspension parts front and rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 May 2008 88,422 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Corrosion to rear of o/s sill

Excesive surface corrosion to all suspension parts front and rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2007 82,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 77,537 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 77,537 miles

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

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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L744 RBK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L744 RBK, 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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L744 RBK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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