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L823 XLR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,800 mi
Last recorded5,800 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL823 XLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 5,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 54,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 51,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,393 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 46,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 46,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,338 miles

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

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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L823 XLR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L823 XLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L823 XLR registered?

L823 XLR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L823 XLR safe to buy?

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