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L501 KJV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 KJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 84,922 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 82,963 miles

tyres showing signs of age related cracks

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,880 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 81,880 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,151 miles

Nearside rear servise brake slightly reduced effort

Pass 10 May 2010 69,713 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2010 69,713 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008 63,703 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 63,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 61,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 58,329 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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L501 KJV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 L501 KJV, 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 L501 KJV registered?

L501 KJV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L501 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L501 KJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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