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L695 YHR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,347 mi
Last recorded182,347 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL695 YHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 182,347 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Front and rear brake pads low

Headlamps poor beam pattern, beam converters fitted

Suspension bushes and gaiters deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 175,219 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 175,216 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 175,131 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 170,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 161,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general rusting under vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2013 154,458 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 150,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 150,722 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 143,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outter sills weak / rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2010 139,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear outter sills weak

rear suspension rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2010 139,052 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear outter sills weak

rear suspension rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2009 135,959 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 135,926 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 135,223 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 135,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 135,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 132,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 124,843 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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L695 YHR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L695 YHR, 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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L695 YHR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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