MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
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
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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
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
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.
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.
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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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L527 BDD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1994.
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