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L779 APC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL779 APC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,985 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 114,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,697 miles

Central Rear Engine has slight oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 111,663 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 111,663 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 110,893 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 110,893 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,425 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 103,425 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,515 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 97,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr inner sill holed and corroded

osr inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 97,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr inner sill holed and corroded

osr inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 93,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 93,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 91,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,953 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,189 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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L779 APC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L779 APC, 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 L779 APC registered?

L779 APC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L779 APC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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