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L492 PNU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,682 mi
Last recorded124,682 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 PNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 124,682 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 119,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

temp exhaust mounting fitted

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers cannot see under

Fail 17 Mar 2016 119,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

temp exhaust mounting fitted

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers cannot see under

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,052 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 115,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

build date of car for emissions test needed

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 99,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 93,007 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,868 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre wearing on edge / o/s and n/s rear sills corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2008 86,868 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre wearing on edge / o/s and n/s rear sills corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,014 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 82,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,565 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil low

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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L492 PNU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L492 PNU, 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 L492 PNU registered?

L492 PNU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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