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L230 WGH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,027 mi
Last recorded110,027 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 110,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension heavily corroded

front sub frame and suspension heavily corroded

fuel pipe heavily corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 107,053 miles

Metal fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 107,023 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Metal fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 103,767 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 103,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 100,331 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to excess

nearside & offside front metal brake pipes corroded not excess

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear sub frame and upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension components slightly scorroded

Underside of body slightly corroded

Very slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Very slight corrosion offside front inner sill and inner door shut

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 94,056 miles

Fuel and brake pipes that run front to rear have slight corrosion

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underbody showing signsd of surface corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2013 94,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel and brake pipes that run front to rear have slight corrosion

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Underbody showing signsd of surface corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,139 miles

Parking brake effort low on nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,361 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,228 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroding and slightly scored.

Nearside rear parking brake perfprmance slightly low.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,486 miles

Slightly reduced efficiency at nearside rear parking brake but overall performance satisfactory.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,222 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,770 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 69,004 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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L230 WGH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L230 WGH, 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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L230 WGH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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