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L52 YRP

1993 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,414 mi
Last recorded168,414 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 YRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 168,414 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 145,343 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 139,010 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 139,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 135,067 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 135,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2010 127,368 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 127,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 122,839 miles

slight play in os stg rack. nsf lamp lens cracked osf tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2008 117,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 111,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 104,367 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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L52 YRP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L52 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 L52 YRP registered?

L52 YRP is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L52 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L52 YRP shows 12 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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