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L939 EDP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,618 mi
Last recorded114,618 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL939 EDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 114,618 miles

parking brake comes up a little high.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 114,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,626 miles

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded/filler ?

Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,188 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 111,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake effort low

Pass 26 Aug 2020 109,745 miles

Damage to offside chassis rail

General underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,141 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 95,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2018 95,250 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,851 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,845 miles

O/S outer sill weak with corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,673 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,035 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,293 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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L939 EDP 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 L939 EDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L939 EDP registered?

L939 EDP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L939 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L939 EDP 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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