MOT Status
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167,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arch/sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver view.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver view.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear suspension components have corrsion
offside front tyre has cracks to sidwall
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre has cracked outer wall
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear chassis ssections have minor distortion
offsidde ront tyre hass cracks to outer wall
parking brake didnot achieve lock when applied
Front and Rear suspension and chassis sections have surface corrosiom
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L657 EWP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 L657 EWP, 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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L657 EWP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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