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L362 LNA

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,886 mi
Last recorded182,886 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL362 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 182,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bodywork has damage

Fail 27 Feb 2012 182,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

bodywork has damage

Pass 27 Jun 2011 175,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 161,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 161,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 149,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 149,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 135,116 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 135,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 121,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 108,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 106,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L362 LNA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L362 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 L362 LNA registered?

L362 LNA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L362 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L362 LNA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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