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L414 YRP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 YRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 147,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 133,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 117,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 117,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread not through to cords

Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,038 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 104,488 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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L414 YRP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L414 YRP, 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 L414 YRP registered?

L414 YRP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L414 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L414 YRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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