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L269 GKM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,064 mi
Last recorded72,064 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL269 GKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,064 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 72,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,105 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all underside components are corroded but not considered excessive

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

damage and corrosion to n/s/f wing

front number plate cracked

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,101 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 (2.4.C.1b)

damage and corrosion to n/s/f wing

front number plate cracked

o/s/r outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,800 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,219 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,478 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,588 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 52,588 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,078 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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L269 GKM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L269 GKM, 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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L269 GKM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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