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L95 YRP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,092 mi
Last recorded189,092 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL95 YRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 189,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 185,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 178,714 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 173,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 166,723 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 166,718 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,029 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 159,023 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 149,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 149,972 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 147,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 144,046 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 144,045 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 141,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 140,043 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 140,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 137,963 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 137,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 136,671 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 136,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 134,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 132,778 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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L95 YRP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L95 YRP, 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 L95 YRP registered?

L95 YRP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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