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L42 VDM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,558 mi
Last recorded153,558 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 VDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 153,558 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 153,556 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 149,570 miles

slight corrsion to front brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 143,800 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 143,800 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 137,732 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2009 129,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 122,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,080 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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L42 VDM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L42 VDM, 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 L42 VDM registered?

L42 VDM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L42 VDM safe to buy?

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