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L569 HYF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Brown Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,456 mi
Last recorded80,456 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL569 HYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 80,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,214 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,113 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,796 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in nearside rear anti roll bar link (early replacement advised)

offside rear inner sill rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,537 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 56,532 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,608 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,608 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,772 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight perishing on inner sidewalls offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,129 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 41,994 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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L569 HYF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Brown with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L569 HYF, 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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L569 HYF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 1994.

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