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M186 LYL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,137 mi
Last recorded95,137 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 LYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,137 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 95,137 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2011 86,096 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 86,096 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 85,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,423 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 81,422 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,881 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 76,238 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 74,484 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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M186 LYL 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 70%.

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 M186 LYL, 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 M186 LYL registered?

M186 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is M186 LYL safe to buy?

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