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L860 DFD

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL860 DFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 133,411 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 125,237 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,499 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 111,486 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,980 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 98,980 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,086 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 80,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,495 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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L860 DFD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L860 DFD, 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 L860 DFD registered?

L860 DFD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L860 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L860 DFD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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