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L55 JDE

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,301 mi
Last recorded93,301 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 JDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,301 miles

vehicle underside and outer sills undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2020 93,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,064 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 82,064 miles

brake discs worn, scorn, corroded and pitted

front and rear crossmember rusty

outer sills rusty

slight leak of exhaust gases

vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 May 2018 82,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs worn, scorn, corroded and pitted

front and rear crossmember rusty

outer sills rusty

slight leak of exhaust gases

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 May 2017 76,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 76,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 69,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 69,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,652 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,596 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,347 miles

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

both outer sills rusty at the rear

Pass 20 May 2009 42,907 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 42,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 42,000 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 42,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/srear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,464 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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L55 JDE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L55 JDE, 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 L55 JDE registered?

L55 JDE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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