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L377 BPV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,054 mi
Last recorded68,054 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL377 BPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both sides front lower arm ball joint gaitors perishing and cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides front lower arm ball joint gaitors perishing and cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,442 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,530 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,090 miles

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

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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L377 BPV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L377 BPV, 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 L377 BPV registered?

L377 BPV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L377 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L377 BPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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