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L248 VLC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 VLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,629 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear number plate light, bulb? connection?

rear handbrake imbalance,nearside lower effort

Fail 23 Aug 2014 102,623 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside rear number plate light, bulb? connection?

rear handbrake imbalance,nearside lower effort

Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,609 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 102,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 101,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 97,193 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 97,193 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 88,482 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,482 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,786 miles

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

all 4 shockers dust covers split

Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all 4 shockers dust covers split

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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L248 VLC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L248 VLC, 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 L248 VLC registered?

L248 VLC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L248 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L248 VLC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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