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L496 UTU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,587 mi
Last recorded109,587 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 UTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 109,587 miles

both chaiee leds have been damged and repaired

centres exhaust box baffles are loose ( rattles )

front crossmember / suspension arms , antirollbar and coil springs are corroded

front number plate is cracked

rear crossmember / suspension arms , antirollbar and coil springs are corrioded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 109,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not connected (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both chaiee leds have been damged and repaired

centres exhaust box baffles are loose ( rattles )

front crossmember / suspension arms , antirollbar and coil springs are corroded

front number plate is cracked

rear crossmember / suspension arms , antirollbar and coil springs are corrioded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,994 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate is damaged

front suspension / crossmember and wishbones are corroded

rear suspension / crossmember are corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,916 miles

all ball joint gaiters cracking

number plate cracked

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

slight corrosion on all suspension components

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2013 101,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all ball joint gaiters cracking

number plate cracked

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

slight corrosion on all suspension components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,922 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,175 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted on inner edges

nearside chassis leg damaged/dented

rear exhaust mounts corroded

small cracks in front number plate

vehicle rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Pass 1 Dec 2010 92,985 miles

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

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust back box mounts are corroded

front brake discs are pitted on inner face

underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Fail 30 Nov 2010 92,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust back box mounts are corroded

front brake discs are pitted on inner face

underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear cv gators perished

chassis legs damaged

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2009 88,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear cv gators perished

chassis legs damaged

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,329 miles

both chassis legs slightly damaged

vehicle is rusty and corroded around front and rear suspension

Pass 30 Nov 2007 82,377 miles

both chassis legs slightly damaged

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 30 Nov 2007 82,377 miles

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

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

both chassis legs slightly damaged

both rear brakes slightly binding

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 11 Dec 2006 79,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle is rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 5 Dec 2005 70,677 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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L496 UTU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 L496 UTU, 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 L496 UTU registered?

L496 UTU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L496 UTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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