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L798 REJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,425 mi
Last recorded119,425 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 REJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,425 miles

Central Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 119,425 miles

Central Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,768 miles

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

OSR TYRE ON 3MM

OSR UNDERSILL CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 115,897 miles

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

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

front nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 114,506 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r sill starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 102,741 miles

Off side rear outer sill starting to delaminate/corrode.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,291 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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L798 REJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L798 REJ, 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 L798 REJ registered?

L798 REJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L798 REJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L798 REJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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