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L585 HYF

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,945 mi
Last recorded135,945 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 HYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2021 135,945 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2021 135,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 135,576 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,394 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 134,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,956 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 131,956 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 129,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 127,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,013 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 119,167 miles

Drivers seat has movement in seatback. still secure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Drivers seat has movement in seatback. still secure.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,758 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 110,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 100,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 90,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,004 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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L585 HYF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L585 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 L585 HYF registered?

L585 HYF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1994.

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