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L5 BDP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 71,838 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 65,525 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 65,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 64,180 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 64,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,618 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 8 Aug 2018 62,563 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer box mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,618 miles

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 58,237 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 56,841 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,217 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 51,217 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L5 BDP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L5 BDP, 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 L5 BDP registered?

L5 BDP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L5 BDP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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