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L575 HHO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

221,622 mi
Last recorded221,622 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL575 HHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2023 221,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 215,954 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 215,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 210,719 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 210,719 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 210,698 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 210,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 205,305 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 205,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 199,984 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear of both outer sills getting rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2018 194,139 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 194,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 191,919 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 191,887 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 185,774 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 185,773 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 179,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 172,986 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 172,986 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 168,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 165,219 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 165,219 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 162,084 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 162,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 158,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 157,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 152,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 142,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 132,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 132,869 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2005 123,229 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 123,229 miles

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.

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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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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