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L858 MYD

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,185 mi
Last recorded200,185 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 MYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 200,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2013 193,761 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Previous welding repairs on nearside and offside sill.

Rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 190,421 miles

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

body and rear suspenion corroded

n/s top swival boot split

Fail 13 Jan 2012 190,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

body and rear suspenion corroded

n/s top swival boot split

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,387 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 106,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 181,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake effort low

Fail 22 Jan 2010 181,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake effort low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 176,995 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 171,501 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 165,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 157,626 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

both steering rack gaiters perishing.

movement in both top suspension arm bushes.

rear exhaust section corroded.

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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L858 MYD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 L858 MYD, 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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L858 MYD is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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