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L978 LHN

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,988 mi
Last recorded154,988 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 LHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 154,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody & Underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 154,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 153,001 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 152,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 23 Jul 2015 151,686 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 151,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 151,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 150,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 139,102 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 139,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 133,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 127,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 122,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 116,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 110,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 103,678 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 103,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L978 LHN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L978 LHN, 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 L978 LHN registered?

L978 LHN is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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