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L76 LGM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,296 mi
Last recorded154,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL76 LGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 154,296 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 140,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 140,479 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 133,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 133,869 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 133,822 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaks. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing on tyre on lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing Suspension upper ball joint split pin locking devce is missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sil corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Offside front lower ball joint split pin locking device is missing. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sil corroded and holed. silicone filler. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear brake flexi hoses are deteriorated.

Front and rear suspension arms are corroded and undersealed, bushes are deteriorated.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside and offside front upper ball joint boots are starting to perish and crack.

Oil leak.

Underside of vehicle is corroded and undersealed over.

front brake disc back plates are deteriorated.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,779 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 127,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 127,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

WHOLE OF UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Fail 10 Jul 2019 127,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

WHOLE OF UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,691 miles

under side is well undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,210 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,000 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 126,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 126,012 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,446 miles

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 124,466 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

osf inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2012 122,326 miles

several brake pipes looking corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

several brake pipes looking corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 120,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,905 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 117,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 114,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 108,098 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 106,084 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 106,084 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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L76 LGM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L76 LGM, 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 L76 LGM registered?

L76 LGM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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