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L977 WGH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,705 mi
Last recorded139,705 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL977 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2025 139,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,484 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 138,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 126,851 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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L977 WGH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L977 WGH, 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 L977 WGH registered?

L977 WGH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L977 WGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L977 WGH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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