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L288 HAA

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,227 mi
Last recorded120,227 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 HAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 120,227 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 120,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,699 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 103,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear suspension "soft"???

Pass 3 Apr 2009 103,345 miles

rear suspension "soft"???

Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,739 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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L288 HAA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L288 HAA, 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 L288 HAA registered?

L288 HAA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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