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L237 FKN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL237 FKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,077 miles

front tyres worn on iner edges

major engine oil leak

n/s/f headlamp has some movment

outer sills thin

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 9 Jul 2013 104,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front tyres worn on iner edges

major engine oil leak

n/s/f headlamp has some movment

outer sills thin

rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,385 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC'S VERY POOR CONDITION AND HAVE MINIMAL PAD CONTACT

REAR WHEEL ARCH HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION

Fail 20 Jun 2012 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC'S VERY POOR CONDITION AND HAVE MINIMAL PAD CONTACT

REAR WHEEL ARCH HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,406 miles

front lower wishbones corroded

n/s/f wheel rim has some damage

o/s/r chassis has been patched and welded

underbody and componants in general corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 98,406 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front lower wishbones corroded

n/s/f wheel rim has some damage

o/s/r chassis has been patched and welded

underbody and componants in general corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,899 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jun 2010 93,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 84,813 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 84,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 76,580 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,842 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 71,842 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,499 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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L237 FKN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L237 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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L237 FKN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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