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L260 XLT

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,721 mi
Last recorded155,721 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL260 XLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 155,721 miles

Front and rear suspension components have age related surface corrosion

Light surface corrosion to front and rear chassis and floor

Nearside Front Ball joint dust covers staring to crack

Offside Front Ball joint dust covers starting to crack

Fail 5 Nov 2015 155,720 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components have age related surface corrosion

Light surface corrosion to front and rear chassis and floor

Nearside Front Ball joint dust covers staring to crack

Offside Front Ball joint dust covers starting to crack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 150,377 miles

NEAR & OFFSIDE LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS CRACKING

Fail 3 Sep 2014 150,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

NEAR & OFFSIDE LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS CRACKING

Pass 5 Sep 2013 147,977 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 147,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

n/s/f tyr epoor condition tread surface

o/s/r foot brake could do with adjustment

Fail 9 Mar 2011 147,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 144,250 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 130,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 130,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 130,532 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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L260 XLT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L260 XLT, 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 L260 XLT registered?

L260 XLT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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