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L503 XOU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,262 mi
Last recorded122,262 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL503 XOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 122,262 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 122,204 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 121,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 109,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 104,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 96,599 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 93,737 miles

nsr disc pitted

Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr disc pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2006 91,969 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 90,126 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2004 88,243 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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L503 XOU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L503 XOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L503 XOU registered?

L503 XOU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L503 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L503 XOU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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