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L798 MGM

1993 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,899 mi
Last recorded189,899 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX5171,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 MGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 189,899 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 189,899 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 189,476 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 189,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 189,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 188,753 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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L798 MGM is a 1993 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 171,871 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L798 MGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L798 MGM is a 1993 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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