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OUI 2393

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

205,749 mi
Last recorded205,749 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 2393
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 205,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 200,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body damage under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2025 200,500 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body damage under vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2025 200,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged damaged and cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft badly damaged front UJ excessively worn and possibly 1/4 broke (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Nearside Outer sill corroded at rear but not excessive

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes cracking/ worn but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 192,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 179,956 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 179,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 166,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 150,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear park brake performance just passed

Fail 22 Mar 2021 150,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear park brake performance just passed

Pass 27 Mar 2020 143,133 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in wax oyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 135,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,213 miles

all tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 117,262 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

nearside handbrake slightly weak

Pass 28 Mar 2010 115,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2010 115,009 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 114,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 114,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 114,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 114,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 114,500 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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OUI 2393 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 OUI 2393, 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 OUI 2393 registered?

OUI 2393 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for OUI 2393 shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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