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L89 VDM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,940 mi
Last recorded176,940 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL89 VDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 176,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 176,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 176,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 175,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 175,119 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 175,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 174,773 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 173,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 172,593 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 172,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyer worn low inside edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 170,215 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 169,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wear

Pass 27 May 2010 165,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 159,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 133,053 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 133,053 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L89 VDM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L89 VDM, 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 L89 VDM registered?

L89 VDM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1993.

Is L89 VDM safe to buy?

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