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M210 LYL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,111 mi
Last recorded134,111 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM210 LYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 134,111 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 134,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 132,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 132,705 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,064 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 130,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlight main beam tell tale comes on with dim headlights. corrosion under both rear wheelarches

Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,846 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 124,838 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,972 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 119,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,861 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 115,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 112,104 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 107,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 107,953 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 104,406 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 104,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 98,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 93,040 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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M210 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M210 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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M210 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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