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L235 FKN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,859 mi
Last recorded101,859 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 FKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,859 miles

Oil leak

genral under body corrision

Fail 9 Jul 2010 101,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

genral under body corrision

Pass 19 Oct 2009 100,344 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play from steering rack arms

Fail 3 Oct 2008 96,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 96,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 93,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,887 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 88,887 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 84,698 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 84,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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L235 FKN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L235 FKN, 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 L235 FKN registered?

L235 FKN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L235 FKN safe to buy?

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