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L827 XHW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,988 mi
Last recorded119,988 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,988 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 119,986 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,658 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 111,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 111,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,904 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 107,904 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 87,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 79,758 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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L827 XHW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L827 XHW, 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 L827 XHW registered?

L827 XHW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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The MOT history for L827 XHW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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