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L69 XLB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,630 mi
Last recorded66,630 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL69 XLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,630 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2020 63,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side mirror loose

Fail 30 Sep 2019 61,281 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side mirror loose

Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,664 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 57,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,765 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 26 Oct 2015 55,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,786 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,143 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,169 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 46,337 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,507 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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L69 XLB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 L69 XLB, 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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L69 XLB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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