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L44 MRC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,269 mi
Last recorded164,269 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 MRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 164,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underseal to vehicle underbody

Pass 17 Jun 2021 156,292 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2021 156,292 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to outer sill

Offside Front corrosion to wing

surface corrosion to front + rear suspension members

underseal to vehicle underbody

Pass 13 May 2020 153,951 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 153,951 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 153,813 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 153,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 153,795 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 153,777 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 153,777 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 152,562 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 152,562 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 150,021 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 146,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 144,216 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 138,586 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 128,770 miles

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

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 122,712 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 122,320 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 112,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 100,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L44 MRC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L44 MRC, 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 L44 MRC registered?

L44 MRC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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