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L861 CKK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

17,225 mi
Last recorded17,225 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 CKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 17,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 17,077 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 16,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,731 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 15,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 14,980 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 13,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,962 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 13,943 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 13,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,590 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,294 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,889 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 12,774 miles

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

BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYRES CUT IN SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,774 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR TYRES CUT IN SIDEWALL

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 12,413 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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L861 CKK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 L861 CKK, 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 L861 CKK registered?

L861 CKK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L861 CKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L861 CKK shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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