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L647 FEL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,913 mi
Last recorded161,913 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL647 FEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 161,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 161,912 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 153,259 miles

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 153,254 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2017 145,012 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 135,586 miles

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.

Fail 4 May 2016 135,586 miles

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.

Pass 7 May 2015 129,198 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 112,913 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 128,331 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 128,331 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 127,311 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 126,891 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 126,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 126,205 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 124,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 121,473 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 121,366 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 118,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 114,039 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 114,039 miles

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?

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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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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