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L874 FJM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,145 mi
Last recorded156,145 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 FJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 156,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 156,136 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 147,120 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 133,913 miles

rear wheel arches showing corrosion

under shield

under side of vehicle and suspension components heavily undersealed

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,334 miles

under shield

under side of vehicle and suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2019 133,042 miles

under shield

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2018 131,204 miles

under shield

under side of vehicle and suspension components heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,638 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front and rear suspension components showing corrosion

under shield

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension components showing corrosion

n/s and o/s floors showing corrosion

o/s handbrake on the limit

undershield

Pass 24 Oct 2015 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s floors showing corrosion

under shield fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 121,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,976 miles

Both off side and near side rear suspension arm bushes perished and cracked.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Most front suspension ball joint dust covers slightly perished with age.

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 118,510 miles

Most front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated, perished and cracked. Most pins appear corroded

Most front suspension ball joint covers perished and cracked.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 118,479 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Most front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated, perished and cracked. Most pins appear corroded

Most front suspension ball joint covers perished and cracked.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 117,122 miles

brake pipe across rear is starting to corrode at offside rear joint

Fail 21 Jul 2011 117,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil low on dip stick

Pass 21 Jul 2010 114,954 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion both rear sills

Pass 6 Jul 2009 112,041 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 112,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 109,424 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 107,175 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 107,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 102,647 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 97,377 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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L874 FJM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L874 FJM, 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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L874 FJM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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