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L203 MGX

1994 Nissan Micra

Turquoise Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,710 mi
Last recorded85,710 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL203 MGX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,710 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,263 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 58,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 58,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 58,089 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,443 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 57,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,830 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 55,830 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,910 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,975 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 52,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,617 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,990 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 42,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,653 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 38,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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L203 MGX is a 1994 Nissan Micra in Turquoise with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 78,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L203 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L203 MGX is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L203 MGX safe to buy?

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