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L255 UEX

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 UEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 98,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering locking device missing both top ball joint split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,525 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4. (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,730 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,085 miles

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

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

o/s front inner sill corroding

o/s front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2014 90,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front inner sill corroding

o/s front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,342 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust/cat corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,342 miles

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

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

front exhaust/cat corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,480 miles

o/s front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,629 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,625 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 81,610 miles

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

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

n/r brake disc rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,522 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 74,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 69,374 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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L255 UEX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L255 UEX, 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 L255 UEX registered?

L255 UEX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L255 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 UEX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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