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L868 UMB

1993 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

138,465 mi
Last recorded138,465 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 138,465 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 138,460 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside wiper requires adjustment

Pass 7 May 2025 137,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 137,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 136,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 135,874 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 133,658 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 129,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2016 129,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 127,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2012 124,667 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 120,426 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Handbrake travel

Oil leak

Sill corrosion and repairs

Underbody damage/ corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2010 119,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 111,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 106,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 100,006 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 85,076 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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L868 UMB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L868 UMB, 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 L868 UMB registered?

L868 UMB is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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