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L188 YNV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,746 mi
Last recorded162,746 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL188 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 162,746 miles

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Oil leak ()

frt & rear suspension rusty

rear metal brakr pipe corroded

rear tyres worn edges

Fail 28 Jul 2017 162,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Oil leak ()

frt & rear suspension rusty

rear metal brakr pipe corroded

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 151,250 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 161,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

surfice corrossion under vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2015 154,332 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 144,234 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 149,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 135,671 miles

non origanal seat belts fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 132,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 139,235 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 131,772 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 131,742 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,128 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 117,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 117,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 117,112 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)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 114,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 107,561 miles

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

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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L188 YNV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 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 L188 YNV, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L188 YNV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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