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L648 MCF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,401 mi
Last recorded185,401 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 MCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 185,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 173,474 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 173,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 162,252 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r hose slightly corroded

front tyres perished

n/s/r outer sill corroded

windscreen damaged outside zone a

Fail 28 Jul 2015 162,080 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe to n/s/r hose slightly corroded

front tyres perished

n/s/r outer sill corroded

windscreen damaged outside zone a

Pass 30 Jul 2014 150,321 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 22 Jul 2014 150,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Jun 2013 141,817 miles

Oil leak

chip windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2012 140,800 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 139,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 139,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 133,120 miles

under body has been wax oiled

under body surface rust

Pass 3 Nov 2008 133,022 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 133,022 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 132,704 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 132,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 132,338 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 132,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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L648 MCF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L648 MCF, 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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L648 MCF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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