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L926 WBJ

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,658 mi
Last recorded74,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 WBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 74,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Aug 2025 72,745 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 70,198 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 70,011 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 70,011 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions All 4 Tyres, Rotation Wrong Way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 69,820 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills heavily filled with filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch/sill end has surface corrosion.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 69,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill has surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch/sill end has surface corrosion.

Pass 15 May 2018 67,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,065 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 65,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 62,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,454 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,387 miles

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,827 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,782 miles

offside rear outer sil corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,384 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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L926 WBJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L926 WBJ, 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 L926 WBJ registered?

L926 WBJ is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1993.

Is L926 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L926 WBJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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