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L771 FEL

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL771 FEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 116,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody covered in coverseal.

Pass 6 May 2025 116,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 116,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,387 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 109,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,141 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,487 miles

oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2014 106,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 105,534 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 105,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 5,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 103,821 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 103,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pas belt very loose

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,882 miles

Pas belt very loose

Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,048 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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L771 FEL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L771 FEL, 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 L771 FEL registered?

L771 FEL is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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