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L781 UMA

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,450 mi
Last recorded165,450 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 UMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 165,450 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 165,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 163,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 163,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 161,481 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 159,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 147,762 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 147,755 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L781 UMA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L781 UMA, 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 L781 UMA registered?

L781 UMA is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L781 UMA safe to buy?

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