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L13 OJA

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,360 mi
Last recorded109,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 OJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 109,360 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 109,360 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,436 miles

camber on wheels may affect vehicle stability

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 82,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 May 2015 82,382 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 82,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,981 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 81,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 80,773 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 80,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 80,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,949 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 79,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 79,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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L13 OJA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 L13 OJA, 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 L13 OJA registered?

L13 OJA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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