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L581 HYF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,414 mi
Last recorded104,414 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 HYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 104,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing both b/j split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced two holes on floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing both b/j split pins missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

both sills weak

Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,059 miles

Offside sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,831 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 100,673 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 98,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 96,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,008 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 93,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,487 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,934 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear caliper lever sticking slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,953 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 84,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 83,751 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 83,741 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

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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L581 HYF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L581 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L581 HYF registered?

L581 HYF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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