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L805 TGK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,429 mi
Last recorded102,429 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 TGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,429 miles

Car modified for track

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,429 miles

Car modified for track

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,236 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,236 miles

OIL LEAK

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,011 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 91,998 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH OUTER SILLS AND O/S/R INNER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,954 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 83,477 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 83,476 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 82,525 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

imbalance between front brakes

Fail 16 Sep 2009 75,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

imbalance between front brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,109 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 73,010 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,494 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,070 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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L805 TGK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L805 TGK, 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 L805 TGK registered?

L805 TGK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L805 TGK safe to buy?

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