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L887 CKG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,564 mi
Last recorded80,564 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 CKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,564 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,347 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 77,345 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,062 miles

front brake application uneven

inner sills have surface corrossion

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills have surface corrossion

surface corrossion on under body steel brake pipes

Fail 2 Sep 2009 76,053 miles

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

front brake application uneven

inner sills have surface corrossion

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills have surface corrossion

surface corrossion on under body steel brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,596 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 66,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,703 miles

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

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

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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L887 CKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L887 CKG, 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 L887 CKG registered?

L887 CKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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