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L839 BPV

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,376 mi
Last recorded162,376 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 BPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 162,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 162,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 156,045 miles

O/S/F brake disc rusted on outer surface

Fail 31 Mar 2015 156,044 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F brake disc rusted on outer surface

Pass 4 Dec 2013 154,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 154,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 153,089 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 151,175 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 151,167 miles

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

LOCKING DEVICE MISSING N/S/F AND N/S/R ROAD WHEELS. REAR TYRES REQUIRE PUMP UP

Pass 29 Nov 2010 146,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 141,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 123,605 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 123,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L839 BPV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L839 BPV, 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 L839 BPV registered?

L839 BPV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L839 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L839 BPV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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