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L4 FJW

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,155 mi
Last recorded159,155 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 FJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 159,155 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sill slightly corroded

front number plate in windscreen

parts of underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2015 159,151 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sill slightly corroded

front number plate in windscreen

parts of underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2013 151,870 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

REAR END OF NEARSIDE OUTER SIDESILL AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBER NEAR INNER SIDESILLS CORRODING

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 151,870 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

REAR END OF NEARSIDE OUTER SIDESILL AND BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBER NEAR INNER SIDESILLS CORRODING

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 23 Nov 2012 142,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 142,204 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under body corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all antiroll bar drop link bushes slight

corrosion both rear outer sill

Fail 28 Oct 2011 136,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all antiroll bar drop link bushes slight

corrosion both rear outer sill

Pass 28 Oct 2010 130,298 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR END OF OFFSIDE OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 28 Oct 2010 130,298 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

REAR END OF OFFSIDE OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 119,981 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW

REAR END OF OFFSIDE OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 11 Sep 2009 119,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

REAR END OF OFFSIDE OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 27 Aug 2008 110,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 5 Sep 2007 104,785 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 101,639 miles

all suspension rubber bushings perished

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L4 FJW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L4 FJW, 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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L4 FJW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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