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L263 NMJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,144 mi
Last recorded179,144 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 179,144 miles

Under vehicle corrosion!

Pass 17 Oct 2012 176,125 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 168,115 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 168,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 159,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 151,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 151,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 141,307 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 128,476 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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L263 NMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L263 NMJ, 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 L263 NMJ registered?

L263 NMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L263 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L263 NMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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