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L507 MMX

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,044 mi
Last recorded68,044 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL507 MMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2022 68,044 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired various points as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner cill in verious places as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emmisions not tested due to fuel leak

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,845 miles

All under-side, sub-frames and associated components showing signs of corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor small corrosion hole but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side and floor heavily under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view blooming to O/S lower outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs showing surface corrosion due to lack of use

Pass 17 May 2019 67,403 miles

All under body sub-frames and associated components showing signs of corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded but still function as intended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear heavily corroded but still function as intended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front inner sill/floor small corrosion hole but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body and floor heavily under sealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 66,958 miles

Front sub-frame and associated components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear sub-frame and associated components corroded

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 66,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands cracked and splinted (2.1.1)

Front sub-frame and associated components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear sub-frame and associated components corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,506 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

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

underside corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,171 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 66,167 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,251 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,249 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,977 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 63,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 60,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 59,165 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,599 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 51,180 miles

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

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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L507 MMX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 L507 MMX, 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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L507 MMX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 1994.

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