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L66 PEN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,245 mi
Last recorded117,245 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 PEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 117,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 111,846 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,055 miles

Battery insecure

Brake and Clutch pedal slip pads slightly worn.

Front Mudflaps slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear lense cracked, but not showing white light.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 102,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Brake and Clutch pedal slip pads slightly worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Mudflaps slightly insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear lense cracked, but not showing white light.

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 86,388 miles

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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L66 PEN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L66 PEN, 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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L66 PEN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1994.

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