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L789 NHH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,379 mi
Last recorded88,379 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 NHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 88,379 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,808 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 86,805 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 85,145 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front at flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,187 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,163 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,837 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 77,836 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,195 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,292 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,352 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 54,352 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 44,278 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,649 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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L789 NHH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L789 NHH, 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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L789 NHH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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