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L251 MDP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,101 mi
Last recorded215,101 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 MDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,837cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 215,101 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 215,101 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 205,701 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 205,701 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 198,231 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 198,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 193,470 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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L251 MDP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L251 MDP, 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 L251 MDP registered?

L251 MDP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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