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L942 MDP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,167 mi
Last recorded165,167 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 MDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 165,167 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 165,158 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 160,640 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 156,716 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 151,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 149,987 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded but not holed

offside front tyre inner edge feathered out

Pass 28 Jun 2013 148,453 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 148,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,796 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,652 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 115,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 115,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 110,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 106,616 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 96,780 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 30 May 2006 96,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L942 MDP 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 L942 MDP, 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 L942 MDP registered?

L942 MDP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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