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L326 UTU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,867 mi
Last recorded195,867 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 195,867 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 195,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 181,280 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 181,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 161,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 133,975 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 105,969 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 105,969 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,568 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 89,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,497 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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L326 UTU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L326 UTU, 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 L326 UTU registered?

L326 UTU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L326 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L326 UTU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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