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L74 SUB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 SUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 108,500 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026
Fail 5 Jul 2026 108,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,459 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 82,529 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,508 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 81,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,541 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 59,278 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 59,278 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L74 SUB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L74 SUB, 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 L74 SUB registered?

L74 SUB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L74 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L74 SUB shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L74 SUB have outstanding finance?

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