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L527 BDD

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,175 mi
Last recorded162,175 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 BDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 162,175 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 122,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,442 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 119,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 115,565 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 115,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2009 115,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes on vehicle other places rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2008 114,189 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2007 107,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage on nearside outer sill

damage to nearside & offside chassis rails under floor

exhaust blowing slightly at downpipe

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Fail 8 Aug 2007 107,675 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

damage to nearside outer sill

exhaust blowing slightly at downpipe

nearside & offside chassis rails under floor damaged

slight corrosion on offside outer sill

Pass 3 Aug 2006 100,556 miles

brake fluid level down between max and min' levels.

incorrect securing nut fitted to bolt at n/s/r lower arm to subframe.

o/s/f tyre outer casing heavily worn.

parking brake effort on n/s/r unit low.

steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexy hose showing some corrosion near flexy hose union.

Fail 3 Aug 2006 100,556 miles

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

brake fluid level down between max and min' levels.

incorrect securing nut fitted to bolt at n/s/r lower arm to subframe.

o/s/f tyre outer casing heavily worn.

parking brake effort on n/s/r unit low.

steel brake pipe to o/s/f flexy hose showing some corrosion near flexy hose union.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 96,466 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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L527 BDD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L527 BDD, 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 L527 BDD registered?

L527 BDD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1994.

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