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L39 LJH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,916 mi
Last recorded179,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL39 LJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 179,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 179,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 178,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 178,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 177,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 176,398 miles

front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 2 May 2017 175,711 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 174,495 miles

Nearside track rod end split pin missing.

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

antiroll bar on o/s/f is close to upper suspension arm.

small tear in panel by o/s/r spring area under wheel arch.

Pass 22 May 2015 173,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 172,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 170,839 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 170,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspect parts of outer door sill has filler in

underside of vehilce very rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2011 161,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 161,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 156,291 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 149,363 miles

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)

both wiper blads split

nearside and offside front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Aug 2008 142,351 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight binding front brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2007 137,815 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 136,240 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 136,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs worn

small holes in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 5 Sep 2005 117,679 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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L39 LJH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L39 LJH, 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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L39 LJH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1994.

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