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L822 SHK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,889 mi
Last recorded125,889 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL822 SHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 125,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 125,085 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 123,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 122,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,489 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,094 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 107,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 104,148 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 99,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 87,434 miles

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

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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L822 SHK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L822 SHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L822 SHK registered?

L822 SHK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L822 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L822 SHK shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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