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L661 MJB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

215,325 mi
Last recorded215,325 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL661 MJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 215,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 214,045 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft + holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 214,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft + holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 212,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 209,458 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 209,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 206,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 200,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 192,313 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 183,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 174,836 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 174,834 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 169,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 161,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 157,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 150,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 144,384 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,614 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 131,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 131,422 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 118,853 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 107,762 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 107,762 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L661 MJB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L661 MJB, 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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L661 MJB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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