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L931 YNV

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,677 mi
Last recorded138,677 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL931 YNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 138,677 miles

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

battery secured using a bungee cord

smells of petrol at rear of car but has no visible leaks

Fail 11 May 2018 138,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery secured using a bungee cord

smells of petrol at rear of car but has no visible leaks

Pass 5 May 2017 137,285 miles

both front wheels becoming tight to turn.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,168 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 132,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 132,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

alternator bolt loose

Pass 8 Apr 2014 128,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 128,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 126,828 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 126,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2009 125,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,055 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 116,055 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 110,241 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 110,241 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 104,712 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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L931 YNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L931 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 L931 YNV registered?

L931 YNV is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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