MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
under body corroded
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
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
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
BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
REAR END OF OFFSIDE OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
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)
BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES
OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTLY LOW
REAR END OF OFFSIDE OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
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
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
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)
all suspension rubber bushings perished
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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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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