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L580 EWP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,828 mi
Last recorded179,828 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL580 EWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2016 179,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear tyre worn to legal limit in inner edge

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

modified rear exhaust box fitted

temp repair to center exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2015 174,458 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 170,889 miles

both sill-floor very rusty

both sills rusty

front body damaged

rear pads apear on limit

slight play rack

Pass 18 Dec 2012 160,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 153,733 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 153,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 145,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 145,449 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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L580 EWP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L580 EWP, 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 L580 EWP registered?

L580 EWP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L580 EWP safe to buy?

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