1993 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L208 LHK

The most recent MOT on 2025-07-29 showed the vehicle passed with several issues: holes in both front roof liners, oil misting at the engine bottom, and corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease. These align with recurring problems seen in prior MOTs, suggesting persistent maintenance challenges. The 2025 mileage of 107,698 miles matches the recorded total, indicating no significant recent increase. A consistent pattern of brake pipe corrosion and oil leaks has emerged over multiple MOTs. Since 2022, rear brake pipes have repeatedly failed due to corrosion, often covered in grease or other material. Central oil leaks, though not excessive, have also appeared multiple times. These issues point to potential neglect or environmental factors affecting metal components, particularly in older vehicles. The trend of defects shows no clear improvement. While the 2025 MOT passed, the same types of faults reappeared as in 2024 and 2023. The 2023 failure included a service brake efficiency issue, which was not repeated in later tests, but the brake pipe corrosion and oil leaks persisted.