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L748 RBK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,131 mi
Last recorded100,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 100,131 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 96,491 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 96,488 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 92,901 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 20 May 2019 90,904 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear anti roll links rubbers slightly split

under body /suspension panels surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 89,188 miles

Oil leak

both rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly split

under body / suspension panels corrodedd

Fail 15 May 2018 89,148 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort foot (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

both rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly split

under body / suspension panels corrodedd

Pass 24 May 2017 86,834 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 85,430 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Fail 3 May 2016 85,428 miles

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

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 14 May 2015 85,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 84,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

evedence of period of none use disc faces rusted etc

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,235 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,488 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,600 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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L748 RBK 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 76.5%.

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 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 L748 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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What year was L748 RBK registered?

L748 RBK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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