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L739 LBE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,133 mi
Last recorded148,133 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL739 LBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 148,133 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both front track rod end boots perishing

both rear outer sills scabby

Fail 26 Aug 2022 148,130 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

both front track rod end boots perishing

both rear outer sills scabby

Pass 4 Jun 2021 138,797 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate slightly

both rear outer sills scabby

Fail 4 Jun 2021 138,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced x2 wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate slightly

both rear outer sills scabby

Pass 5 Jul 2019 137,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 136,921 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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L739 LBE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L739 LBE, 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 L739 LBE registered?

L739 LBE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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