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L506 ULX

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,407 mi
Last recorded105,407 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 ULX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,407 miles

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)

nearside rear light has slight damage

rear outer sils deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,473 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake peformance low o/s

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f wheel binding

Fail 19 Oct 2012 96,473 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake peformance low o/s

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,447 miles

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

front+rear suspension rusty

handbrake peformance low o/s

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2010 93,826 miles

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

front+rear suspension rusty

handbrake peformance low o/s

Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,469 miles

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

handbrake peformance low o/s

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,757 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake peformance low o/s

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 80,062 miles

front brakes just in balance

handbrake peformance low o/s

n/s/f brake disc slightly distorted

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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L506 ULX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L506 ULX, 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 L506 ULX registered?

L506 ULX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L506 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L506 ULX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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