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L774 BPV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

224,436 mi
Last recorded224,436 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL774 BPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 224,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear sills

Fail 17 Jan 2018 223,908 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear sills

Pass 6 Feb 2017 198,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm....185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Feb 2016 188,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 182,333 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 172,997 miles

O/s rear sill corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 165,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 157,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 145,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 140,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 139,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 136,051 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 136,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 130,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 130,908 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 116,163 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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L774 BPV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L774 BPV, 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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L774 BPV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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