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MXI 1511

1993 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,356 mi
Last recorded191,356 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXI 1511
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 191,356 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 191,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 188,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 183,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 183,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 181,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 179,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 179,784 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 177,862 miles

slight bind on near side front brake

Fail 10 May 2016 177,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight bind on near side front brake

Pass 5 Mar 2015 173,500 miles

fog light warning light intermetent

Pass 29 Mar 2014 172,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 172,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear outer sills weak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 171,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 170,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 170,927 miles

near side rear outer sill weak

noise on off side front wheel when wheels lifterd an spinning wheel

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 16 Mar 2011 170,927 miles

near side rear outer sill weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

noise on off side front wheel when wheels lifterd an spinning wheel

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 169,046 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 155,405 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2007 155,175 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 133,312 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 133,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MXI 1511 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXI 1511, 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 MXI 1511 registered?

MXI 1511 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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