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L484 KPY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,497 mi
Last recorded120,497 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 KPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 120,491 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front and rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,241 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 90,385 miles

advise o/s rear disc corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2011 90,385 miles

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

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

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

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

advise o/s rear disc corrosion

Pass 29 May 2010 87,283 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 87,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2009 85,549 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 85,549 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 83,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 83,651 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 81,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 78,623 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 78,623 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2005 76,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L484 KPY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L484 KPY, 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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L484 KPY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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