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L764 BKP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,279 mi
Last recorded131,279 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL764 BKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2017 131,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 119,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 119,543 miles

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

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

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

aux belt deteriorated

corrosion underside

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,197 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front and rera brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

harsh corrosion to rear lower sills

suspension bushes deteriorated/perished/worn

Fail 23 Apr 2015 119,196 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front and rera brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

harsh corrosion to rear lower sills

suspension bushes deteriorated/perished/worn

Pass 20 May 2014 118,000 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

hole in offside inner sill

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

wheel bearing slightly rough on road test !!

Pass 12 Jun 2013 115,309 miles

brake discs worn/corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

front side lights slightly discoloured

sills harshley corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,652 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,651 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)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 110,630 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 110,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,971 miles

antiroll bars and suspension coil springs starting to rust

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes and unions starting to rust

nearside front indicator lens small crack

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low and has a nail in it

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner front bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on edges

offside rear light lens small crack

oil leak

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension bushes starting to split/ wear

sills and floors starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension and steering starting to rust

Fail 16 Mar 2010 106,964 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

antiroll bars and suspension coil springs starting to rust

front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake pipes and unions starting to rust

nearside front indicator lens small crack

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low and has a nail in it

offside front lower suspension wishbone inner front bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on edges

offside rear light lens small crack

oil leak

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension bushes starting to split/ wear

sills and floors starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension and steering starting to rust

Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,935 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 102,241 miles

rear discs corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2007 96,981 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 96,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nsf brake binding slightly (hard to turn wheel)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2006 90,671 miles

F.Steel brake pipes poor. (rust) †Offside sill,rear lower surface poor,going rusty,may fail next year! †Offside and Nearside rear Chassis rails/jacking points poor,going rusty. †Rear sub-frame going rusty.

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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L764 BKP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L764 BKP, 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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L764 BKP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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