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L71 LHN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,923 mi
Last recorded71,923 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 LHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 71,923 miles

Corrosion on outer sills

Engine oil leak

O/S/R brake disc corroded and pads worn low

Various suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2013 71,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Corrosion on outer sills

Engine oil leak

O/S/R brake disc corroded and pads worn low

Various suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,446 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 106,840 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 101,070 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 95,900 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2009 95,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 91,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 88,325 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 85,706 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L71 LHN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L71 LHN, 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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What year was L71 LHN registered?

L71 LHN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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