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L346 WGO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL346 WGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 82,848 miles

corrosion front suspension components

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,522 miles

corrosion front & rear suspension components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 82,522 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion front & rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,013 miles

underside extensive surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2014 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

underside extensive surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,739 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 81,356 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,647 miles

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

sings of damage to n/s & o/s chassis

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

sings of damage to n/s & o/s chassis

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,894 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,568 miles

discs & pad wear

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2008 77,568 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

discs & pad wear

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,114 miles

front and rear discs surface rust and slightly pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,922 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs surface rust

rear tyres cracking outer wall

rear tyres wearing inner edge

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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L346 WGO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L346 WGO, 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 L346 WGO registered?

L346 WGO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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