MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Cam belt cover missing
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
NSR + OSR tyres inner sidewalls starting to split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All dust covers on front suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))
washers partially blocked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
STRONGLY ADVISE rear of both outer sills/wheel arches very rusty + rusted and holed just outside of testable areas
check speedometer illiumination
front suspension/steering ball joint dust covers deteriorating
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
tyre sidewalls splitting/damaged, replace ASAP
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
STRONGLY ADVISE rear of both outer sills/wheel arches very rusty + rusted and holed just outside of testable areas
check speedometer illiumination
front suspension/steering ball joint dust covers deteriorating
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
tyre sidewalls splitting/damaged, replace ASAP
Nearside Rear parking brake reading low
Nearside front and rear outer tyre sidewalls damaged, replace ASAP
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
check speedometer illumination
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear of both outer sills and rear outer wheel arches rusty
tyre inner sidewalls splitting, replace ASAP
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear parking brake reading low
Nearside front and rear outer tyre sidewalls damaged, replace ASAP
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
check speedometer illumination
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear of both outer sills and rear outer wheel arches rusty
tyre inner sidewalls splitting, replace ASAP
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
both rear out sills corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
both rear out sills corroded
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
check front brakes for slight imbalance
check speedometer illumination
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear fog light colour pale
rear of both outer sills rusty
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
check front brakes for slight imbalance
check speedometer illumination
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear fog light colour pale
rear of both outer sills rusty
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear of both outer sills getting rusty
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested due to misfire (7.3.A.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L575 HHO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 L575 HHO, 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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L575 HHO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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