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L365 XLA

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL365 XLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,003 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 125,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to closing sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear sub frame heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,395 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 114,589 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 114,571 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2015 107,651 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 107,651 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 102,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2014 102,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 98,869 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,855 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice front wiper

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 91,623 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,809 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 82,012 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 82,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre has small cut

Fail 12 Mar 2008 78,346 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,729 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,726 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,343 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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L365 XLA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L365 XLA, 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 L365 XLA registered?

L365 XLA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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