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L821 CKG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,960 mi
Last recorded77,960 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL821 CKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 77,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 77,848 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 77,091 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 75,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,568 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,753 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 72,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,497 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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L821 CKG 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 100%.

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 L821 CKG, 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 L821 CKG registered?

L821 CKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is L821 CKG safe to buy?

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