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L61 FKR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,434 mi
Last recorded104,434 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,434 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 104,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 104,366 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 104,365 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,936 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished/split

Front suspension lower wishbones corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,454 miles

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 99,781 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 99,768 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 99,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 99,676 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,429 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 96,748 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 96,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 94,745 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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L61 FKR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L61 FKR, 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 L61 FKR registered?

L61 FKR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1994.

Is L61 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L61 FKR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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