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L910 CKG

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL910 CKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 129,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification self drilling screw holding one side of top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and out sills rotten in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit smashed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill/inner arch plate tack welded on (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs faces pitted/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and inner arch panels corrosion visable, covered by arch liner and wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and subframes general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 129,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 129,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area near belt anchorage corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort is low

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,442 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 127,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 123,731 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 122,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 122,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 121,538 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,323 miles

Metal brake pipe going from o/s rear to n/s rear is starting to corrode.

Oil on engine.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 115,323 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Metal brake pipe going from o/s rear to n/s rear is starting to corrode.

Oil on engine.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 113,501 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 113,484 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 111,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 109,634 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 107,049 miles

o/s/front indicator lens cracked

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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L910 CKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L910 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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L910 CKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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