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L765 BGV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL765 BGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 83,881 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill cover/lower rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill cover/ lower rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 82,437 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill cover/ lower rear wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near connection to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Outer sill cover/lower rear wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe, near rear of floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 82,437 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill cover/ lower rear wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near connection to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Outer sill cover/lower rear wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe, near rear of floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2017 82,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 81,706 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 81,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 80,047 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/r sills

slight corrosion o/s/r floor

Fail 20 May 2015 80,047 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

slight corrosion o/s and n/s/r sills

slight corrosion o/s/r floor

Pass 21 Sep 2009 133,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 71,903 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 68,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,775 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 63,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on outsides

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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L765 BGV 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 L765 BGV, 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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L765 BGV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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