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L782 TGB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,216 mi
Last recorded90,216 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL782 TGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 90,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 88,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 87,395 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 87,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 86,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 14,581 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 84,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 81,968 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,560 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,374 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 73,344 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 70,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,943 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 67,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) 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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L782 TGB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L782 TGB, 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 L782 TGB registered?

L782 TGB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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