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M188 LBU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,013 mi
Last recorded91,013 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 LBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 91,013 miles

both rear cahssis legs corrodexd

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

exhaust system corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

steering rack wet and damp

Fail 17 Aug 2009 91,013 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear cahssis legs corrodexd

brakepipes covered in unknown substance

exhaust system corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

oil leak

steering rack wet and damp

Pass 22 May 2008 85,248 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 80,319 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2006 70,891 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 70,891 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

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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M188 LBU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M188 LBU, 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 M188 LBU registered?

M188 LBU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M188 LBU safe to buy?

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