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L265 WOW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,499 mi
Last recorded119,499 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 WOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 119,499 miles

Coolant leak

all drop links deteriorating

both wiper blades split

centre exhaust deteriorating

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever has alot of travel

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2012 119,499 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all drop links deteriorating

both wiper blades split

centre exhaust deteriorating

front number plate damaged

handbrake lever has alot of travel

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2011 107,254 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,254 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 104,560 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 104,560 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 99,666 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 95,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 91,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 83,728 miles

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

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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L265 WOW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L265 WOW, 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 L265 WOW registered?

L265 WOW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L265 WOW safe to buy?

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