MOT Status
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148,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed rad leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in white (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in white (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak rad ()
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre MARKED IN YELLOW ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L522 MUX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 L522 MUX, 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 L522 MUX registered?
L522 MUX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L522 MUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L522 MUX shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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