MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust system joints deteriorating
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust system joints deteriorating
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both windscreen wipers smear
Exhaust system joints deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Both front coil springs corroded.
Both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edge.
Exhaust system joints deteriorating.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension arm bushes deteriorating.
Oil leaks from around engine area.
Stone chips in swept area of windscreen.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leaks from around engine area.
Both front coil springs corroded.
Both front tyres wearing unevenly inner edge.
Exhaust system joints deteriorating.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension arm bushes deteriorating.
Stone chips in swept area of windscreen.
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L647 FEL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L647 FEL, 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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L647 FEL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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