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L74 RHE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,538 mi
Last recorded194,538 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL74 RHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2017 194,538 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery Loose

Fog Lamp Loose

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear springs rusty

underside of vehicle is rusty

Pass 24 May 2016 188,319 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,512 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 17,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 173,754 miles

Both headlamps restraction mechansims suspect

Both outer sills at rear corroded

Nearside front road wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside mirror security suspect

Offside rear suspension top arm outer bush slightly misaligned

Suspension low/minimal ground clearance

Fail 20 May 2013 173,413 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlight retraction mechanism suspect

both outer sills at rear corroded

front service brake veers left on limit

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

offside rear suspension top wishbone outer bush slightly misaligned

offside wing mirror security suspect

suspension low

Pass 20 May 2013 173,413 miles

both headlight retraction mechanism suspect

both outer sills at rear corroded

front service brake veers left on limit

nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

offside rear suspension top wishbone outer bush slightly misaligned

offside wing mirror security suspect

suspension low

Pass 15 May 2012 170,945 miles

Both headlamps retraction mechansim suspect

Both outer sills at rear corroding

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside mirror security suspect

Suspension low

offside rear suspension top wishbone outer bush slightly misaligned

Pass 18 May 2011 166,540 miles

Both headlamps retraction mechanisms suspect

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside outer sill at rear corroding

Offside mirror security suspect

Offside rear suspensipn top wishbone outer bush slightly misaligned

Suspension low

Fail 18 May 2011 166,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both headlamps retraction mechanisms suspect

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside outer sill at rear corroding

Offside mirror security suspect

Offside rear suspensipn top wishbone outer bush slightly misaligned

Suspension low

Pass 20 May 2010 161,399 miles

Both headlamp raising/retraction mechanisms suspect

Driver's mirror security suspect

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear suspension top wishbone outer bush slightly misaligned

Rear for lamp security suspect

Suspension low

Pass 21 May 2009 156,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside headlamp raising mechanism suspect

Offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear suspension top wishbone outer bush slightly misaligned

Suspension low

Fail 20 May 2009 156,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside headlamp raising mechanism suspect

Offside front tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear suspension top wishbone outer bush slightly misaligned

Suspension low

Pass 21 May 2008 151,641 miles

Front registration plate suspect security

Nearside rear suspension stabiliser bar rear bolt security suspect

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear top wishbone outer bush poor condition and slightly misaligned

Suspension low

Fail 14 May 2008 151,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate suspect security

Nearside rear suspension stabiliser bar rear bolt security suspect

Offside door mirror poor security

Offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside rear top wishbone outer bush poor condition and slightly misaligned

Suspension low

Pass 22 May 2007 146,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 141,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 141,126 miles

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

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

front service brake veers right

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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L74 RHE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L74 RHE, 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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L74 RHE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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