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L995 UTU

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

188,330 mi
Last recorded188,330 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL995 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 188,330 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2024 186,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 184,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 182,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 178,573 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 178,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 176,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 173,806 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 169,354 miles

Rear both tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2017 163,401 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2016 159,467 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2014 153,085 miles

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 150,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 145,831 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 145,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 139,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 132,240 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 130,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 127,010 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 127,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 126,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,594 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 11,594 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 111,583 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 11,583 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L995 UTU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L995 UTU, 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 L995 UTU registered?

L995 UTU is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L995 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L995 UTU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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