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L227 LNA

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,159 mi
Last recorded131,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 131,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 129,036 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 128,660 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,314 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,414 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,414 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 92,610 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,998 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 76,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,658 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,946 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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L227 LNA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L227 LNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L227 LNA registered?

L227 LNA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L227 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L227 LNA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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