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L289 LNF

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,352 mi
Last recorded95,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 LNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,352 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 95,343 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 95,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L289 LNF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 L289 LNF, 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 33 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 L289 LNF registered?

L289 LNF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L289 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L289 LNF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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