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L565 PEC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,535 mi
Last recorded96,535 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 PEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,535 miles

outer sills rusting

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,286 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING AND PERRISHING

CHASSIS RAILS RUSTING

CHASSIS RUSTING.

FLOORPANS RUSTING.

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES RUSTING

INNER AND OUTER SILLS RUSTING.

N/SIDE REAR SPRING RUSTING

O/FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,860 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 88,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,216 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 75,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2005 63,284 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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L565 PEC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L565 PEC, 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 L565 PEC registered?

L565 PEC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L565 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L565 PEC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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