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L825 YFF

1993 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,977 mi
Last recorded109,977 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL825 YFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,583 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 108,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 106,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,595 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear fog light incorporated in high level stop light

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

offside and nearside front tyres side walls cracked and perished

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

offside and nearside front tyres side walls cracked and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,538 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,678 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,678 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2013 92,871 miles

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

Suspension wishbones (front and rear) corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,859 miles

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

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

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

Suspension wishbones (front and rear) corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 90,690 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 90,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front no/plate slight damage & deterioration but legible!

rear no/plate deteriorating but legible!

Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front no/plate slight damage & deterioration but legible!

rear no/plate deteriorating but legible!

Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both no/plates deteriorating but legible

Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all brake discs starting to corode

f/no/plate damaged & discolouring but secure & legible

Pass 8 Feb 2007 80,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,752 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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L825 YFF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L825 YFF, 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 L825 YFF registered?

L825 YFF is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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