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L958 FJX

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,587 mi
Last recorded75,587 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 FJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 75,587 miles

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

nearside outer wing corroded along wheel arch but no sharp edges

nearside outer wing corroded at bottom but not within a prescribed area(covered with tape)

offside outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside outer wing corroded along wheel arch but no sharp edges

offside outer wing corroded at bottom but not within a prescribed area(covered with tape)

Fail 23 Mar 2026 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside outer wing corroded along wheel arch but no sharp edges

nearside outer wing corroded at bottom but not within a prescribed area(covered with tape)

offside outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside outer wing corroded along wheel arch but no sharp edges

offside outer wing corroded at bottom but not within a prescribed area(covered with tape)

Pass 19 Mar 2025 74,382 miles

Nearside front wing corroded at bottom and covered with tape. Not in a prescribed area

Offside front outer sill corroded. Not in a prescribed area

Offside front wing corroded at bottom and covered with tape. Not in a prescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,395 miles

nearside and offside front wings corroded at bottom but not within any prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,392 miles

Nearside front and offside front wings corroded at the bottom but not within any prescribed area

Pass 21 Mar 2022 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front lower wing corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 70,925 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front lower wing corroded but not within any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front lower wing corroded but not within any prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,061 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,291 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,279 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,815 miles

nearside front & offside front lower wings are corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,595 miles

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

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

offside front lower wing corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,577 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroded on the nearside front of sill

Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,521 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroded on the nearside front of the sill

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,310 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,835 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,835 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,296 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,213 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,213 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,615 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,234 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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L958 FJX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 L958 FJX, 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 L958 FJX registered?

L958 FJX is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 1993.

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