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L875 RGW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,435 mi
Last recorded161,435 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL875 RGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 161,435 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 158,359 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 157,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 153,789 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 148,410 miles

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

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

advise exhaust front section corroded

advise front and rear droplink bushes cracked

advise front and rear shocker dust covers split

Fail 21 Jul 2017 148,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

advise exhaust front section corroded

advise front and rear droplink bushes cracked

advise front and rear shocker dust covers split

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,798 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 127,868 miles

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

Front brakes slight binding

Pass 10 Apr 2013 121,419 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 121,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 117,377 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 117,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 116,393 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 116,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 116,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 112,955 miles

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

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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L875 RGW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L875 RGW, 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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L875 RGW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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