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L576 HYF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,966 mi
Last recorded128,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 HYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

RBT: service brake only 53%

Registration plate lamps deteriorated (paint over spray)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 128,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

RBT: service brake only 53%

Registration plate lamps deteriorated (paint over spray)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 125,230 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis rail damaged (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

RBT: service brake only 52%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Registration lamps deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 125,227 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis rail damaged (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

RBT: service brake only 52%

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Registration lamps deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,944 miles

Both rear suspension wishbone outer bushes have movement (nearside marginal pass)

Coil springs corroded

Front and rear antiroll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,759 miles

all brake flexys slightly perrished

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2013 115,365 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

slight drag on offside front wheel

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,165 miles

rear lights slightly affected by another lamp

wipers poor

Fail 2 Aug 2012 111,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear lights slightly affected by another lamp

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jul 2011 103,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 103,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 96,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 94,209 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 94,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 91,645 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2008 91,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,368 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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L576 HYF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L576 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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What year was L576 HYF registered?

L576 HYF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 1994.

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