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L957 HNK

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 HNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 147,202 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 147,200 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,594 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 144,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cashes on wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 144,803 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust pipe being snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cashes on wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 142,194 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 142,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 140,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 137,532 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 135,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 133,297 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 133,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 131,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 129,632 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 127,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 127,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 126,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 125,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 124,341 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 122,774 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 122,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 122,704 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 122,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L957 HNK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L957 HNK, 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 L957 HNK registered?

L957 HNK is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 1993.

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