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L745 LND

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,046 mi
Last recorded116,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 LND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 116,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,305 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 110,302 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,407 miles

Front and rear suspension and grake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

General underside starting to get abit corroded

O/S/R outer b/pad worn low and almost ON limit of wear

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places

Fail 15 Jun 2015 108,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil level below MINIMUM limit (NOT registering on dipstick)

Front and rear suspension and grake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

General underside starting to get abit corroded

O/S/R outer b/pad worn low and almost ON limit of wear

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,816 miles

Exhaust rear tailpipe end corroded and abit broken

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Front and rear tyres low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear (esp fronts)

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

O/S/R outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Rear metal b/pipe getting abit corroded in places

Fail 19 Jun 2014 101,816 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust rear tailpipe end corroded and abit broken

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded, and subframes

Front and rear tyres low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear (esp fronts)

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places slightly

N/S w/blade split at ends

O/S/R outer b/pad starting to get abit low

Rear metal b/pipe getting abit corroded in places

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis rails damaged

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

steering rack has slight misting of oil

subframes and suspension components corroded

undertray damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2013 99,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis rails damaged

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

steering rack has slight misting of oil

subframes and suspension components corroded

undertray damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 96,826 miles

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

exhaust system corroded...................... chassis/susp components corroded............. emissions test only just passed

Fail 11 May 2012 96,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

chassis and suspension components corroded

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s headlamp aim at highest point

o/s headlamp aim at lowest point

Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 91,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,424 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,424 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,146 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 76,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,171 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2007 61,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,491 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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L745 LND is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L745 LND, 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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L745 LND is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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