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L295 PRB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

214,070 mi
Last recorded214,070 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 PRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 214,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view PASSENGER LOWER CORNER (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 212,283 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO SUBFRAME, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, AND HUBS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN AND 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN AND 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view PASSENGER CORNER CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 212,282 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO SUBFRAME, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, AND HUBS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN AND 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN AND 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view PASSENGER CORNER CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 210,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 208,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 205,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 202,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 197,606 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing surface corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear minor surface corrosion to side skirt mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 190,051 miles

Aftermarket car parts fitted

Body has slight corrosion Various Areas (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 179,245 miles

All tyres worn inner edges

Aftermarket parts fitted

Body has slight corrosion Rear suspension and chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various suspension bushes Cracked and perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Whine from engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2015 165,219 miles

Aftermarket parts fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 156,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 156,376 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 150,734 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 150,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 149,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 146,723 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 146,702 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,442 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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L295 PRB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L295 PRB, 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 L295 PRB registered?

L295 PRB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L295 PRB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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