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PLZ 7957

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,028 mi
Last recorded213,028 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 7957
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 213,028 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 190,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 164,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bushes deteriorated, drop links also extremely close to moving upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 164,529 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bushes deteriorated, drop links also extremely close to moving upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 141,212 miles

both front drop links close to suspension arms

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,989 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

battery terminals loose

underside of car damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,978 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all metal brake pipes corroded

battery terminals loose

underside of car damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2015 111,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 107,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 102,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,691 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,562 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,562 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 84,485 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 77,876 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 77,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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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PLZ 7957 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 PLZ 7957, 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 PLZ 7957 registered?

PLZ 7957 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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