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L710 FKO

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,295 mi
Last recorded140,295 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL710 FKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 140,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 138,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 135,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 133,852 miles

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak all over engine

Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 104,014 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 98,552 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 98,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,491 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,546 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 79,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,699 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 76,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,708 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,065 miles

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

deep cracks in n/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2007 73,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

deep cracks in n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,208 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 71,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 70,897 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

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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L710 FKO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L710 FKO, 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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L710 FKO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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