MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion. Lower edges of offside & nearside front wings corroded.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion. Lower edge of offside front wing corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipes and areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Various suspension rubber components showing perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Various suspension rubber components showing perishing
Nearside 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)
Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage,but meeting test criteria
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Various suspension rubber bushings and components showing perishing
Corrosion damage evident to lower edges of rear wheel arches and sill panels,but meeting test criteria
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Index plate lamp brackets slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion damage evident to lower edges of rear wheel arches and sill panels,but meeting test criteria
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Index plate lamp brackets slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear brake didcs pitted
nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear brake didcs pitted
nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside and offside front steering rack track rod ends rubber boots deteriorated
nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside and offside front steering rack track rod ends rubber boots deteriorated
nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L7 GCJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 L7 GCJ, 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 L7 GCJ registered?
L7 GCJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1993.
Is L7 GCJ safe to buy?
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