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L362 XLO

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,775 mi
Last recorded177,775 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL362 XLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 177,775 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 177,775 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2012 166,283 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 165,465 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 155,584 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 155,584 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 134,599 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 132,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,049 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front & nearside rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 22 Jul 2009 116,049 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front & nearside rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 9 Aug 2008 106,632 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 106,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 103,769 miles

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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L362 XLO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L362 XLO, 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 L362 XLO registered?

L362 XLO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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