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L35 PNU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,409 mi
Last recorded126,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 PNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2015 126,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres worn on inner edge

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension components corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 108,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sub-frame corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 102,281 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sub-frame corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,724 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO CORRODE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 96,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO CORRODE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 90,764 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,526 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 76,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L35 PNU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L35 PNU, 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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L35 PNU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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