MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front wheel rim dented
Oil leak ()
frt & rear suspension rusty
rear metal brakr pipe corroded
rear tyres worn edges
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
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
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)
non origanal seat belts fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L188 YNV safe to buy?
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