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L693 WLU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,517 mi
Last recorded148,517 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 WLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 148,517 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2020 147,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 144,704 miles

Light underbody and component corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All top and bottom dust covers on the front suspension deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 11 Feb 2019 144,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle failed on brake test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Light underbody and component corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All top and bottom dust covers on the front suspension deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 12 Feb 2018 134,237 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear Metal brake pipe corroded,but not excessive enough to fail

Fail 6 Feb 2018 134,162 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Through to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective Both shock absorber nuts corroded away (2.5.A.4)

Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective Drop link nuts corroded away (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective Both (2.5.A.4)

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

Rear Metal brake pipe corroded,but not excessive enough to fail

coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 127,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 127,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,672 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 108,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 101,261 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 91,856 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,921 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,840 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,631 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,655 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2007 54,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,763 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 49,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

high imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 20 Dec 2005 49,361 miles

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

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

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

high imbalance on rear brakes

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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L693 WLU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L693 WLU, 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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L693 WLU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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