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L776 MJB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

200,475 mi
Last recorded200,475 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL776 MJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 200,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 192,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 188,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 188,822 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 185,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 185,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 171,486 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

advance handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre, worn on edges

tape on o/s and n/s headlamp lenses

Fail 8 Mar 2018 171,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

advance handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre, worn on edges

tape on o/s and n/s headlamp lenses

Pass 13 Mar 2017 160,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 160,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 153,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 146,781 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 137,984 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 137,923 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 129,124 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 118,716 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 118,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 112,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 103,378 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,676 miles

frontbrakepads getting thin

Pass 8 May 2008 97,155 miles

rear fog light fitted so low if will get ripped off again

Fail 6 May 2008 97,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 94,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,979 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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L776 MJB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L776 MJB, 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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L776 MJB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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