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L927 UPW

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL927 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension components slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,422 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower arms beginning to corrode

all brake discs heavily corroded

all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,388 miles

Heavy surface corrosion throughout underside.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 98,388 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Heavy surface corrosion throughout underside.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 98,047 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 98,047 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 93,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 93,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 88,853 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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L927 UPW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L927 UPW, 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 L927 UPW registered?

L927 UPW is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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