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L206 XLR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,162 mi
Last recorded132,162 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL206 XLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,162 miles

rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2015 132,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 131,540 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 28 May 2014 131,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 May 2013 130,032 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 127,246 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 124,358 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 120,529 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 118,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 114,429 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 107,985 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 107,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 82,826 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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L206 XLR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 L206 XLR, 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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What year was L206 XLR registered?

L206 XLR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L206 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L206 XLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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