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L739 YNV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,363 mi
Last recorded149,363 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL739 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 149,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 147,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 142,217 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 130,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 128,730 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 128,730 miles

coil spring broken All four (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,900 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,289 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting

slight bind n/s/r brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2012 108,955 miles

handbrake effort abit low

Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,060 miles

N/SIDE REAR HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 94,321 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 94,321 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 92,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,110 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 91,067 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 89,417 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 YNV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 L739 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

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

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