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L974 SUM

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,198 mi
Last recorded60,198 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 SUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 60,198 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,111 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 60,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise attention (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 59,894 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,988 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspention arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer and inner sill has corrosion

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,368 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,758 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 52,757 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,485 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,561 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,656 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,029 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,648 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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L974 SUM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L974 SUM, 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 L974 SUM registered?

L974 SUM is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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