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L772 NMJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,639 mi
Last recorded144,639 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL772 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 144,639 miles

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

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

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

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

front top shock mountscorroded(repaired from inside),inner and outer sills/steps,undertray fitted

heavy corrosion to floorpans,subframes,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 141,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f floorpan holed(out of area),heavy corrosion to floorpans,subframes,inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,oil leak,slight play in bonnet catch

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

anti-roll bar bushes splitting

corrosion to o/s sill step,floorpans(n/s/f floor holed),suspension components,suspension mounts,subframes,brake pipes,wheel arches,coilsprings

inner and outer sills corroded,brake discs corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f top shock mounts holed(repaired from inside arches)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 136,185 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

anti-roll bar bushes splitting

corrosion to o/s sill step,floorpans(n/s/f floor holed),suspension components,suspension mounts,subframes,brake pipes,wheel arches,coilsprings

inner and outer sills corroded,brake discs corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f top shock mounts holed(repaired from inside arches)

Pass 30 May 2012 129,678 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 129,678 miles

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

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

anti roll bar link bushes perished

brake pipes pitted.some are rusty

front brakes binding

front shock absorber bushes badley perished

rear number plate water marked

Pass 27 May 2011 128,342 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 128,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion by bulkhead/front strut turrets,has been repaired through inner wing

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust heat shield rattle

front and rear subframes and suspension conponants rusty

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate water marked

Pass 4 Jun 2010 127,334 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 127,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine bay strut turrets rusted but repaired from inner wheel arches

exhaust rusted

offside front door sill rusty

rear number plate water marked

Pass 18 Feb 2009 126,739 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 126,739 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate water marked

Pass 4 Feb 2008 124,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 124,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 118,511 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 118,504 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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

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

oil leak

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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L772 NMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L772 NMJ, 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 L772 NMJ registered?

L772 NMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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