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L855 CKG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,213 mi
Last recorded131,213 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 CKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,801 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 122,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,613 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park prake has only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 31 Mar 2012 119,045 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch fluid low

near side and off side rear brake discs corroding

near side mirror loose

under body corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2012 119,041 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch fluid low

near side and off side rear brake discs corroding

near side mirror loose

under body corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2010 115,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake disces corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2010 115,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake disces corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2009 115,035 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery loose in holder

both electric windows not working

both front upper wishbone inner bolts corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 114,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 114,452 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 114,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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L855 CKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L855 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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L855 CKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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