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L884 WYJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,837 mi
Last recorded160,837 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL884 WYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 160,837 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 149,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 136,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,517 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 133,881 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,637 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,069 miles

Centre stop light not connected.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,683 miles

Rear tyres slightly worn on the tread shoulders

Fail 8 Jul 2009 92,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear tyres slightly worn on the tread shoulders

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,276 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 29,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,542 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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L884 WYJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L884 WYJ, 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 L884 WYJ registered?

L884 WYJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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