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L857 YNV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,529 mi
Last recorded143,529 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 143,529 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

offside rear tyre worn bald on very inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2013 143,529 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre worn bald on very inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 137,342 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 129,663 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 129,663 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2009 120,771 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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L857 YNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L857 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 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 L857 YNV registered?

L857 YNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1993.

Is L857 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 YNV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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