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L858 XMR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,691 mi
Last recorded139,691 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL858 XMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 139,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 139,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 131,646 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate is stick on type

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 May 2011 125,121 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 117,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,228 miles

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

o/s front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 112,228 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,158 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 28 Nov 2006 105,580 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 105,578 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2005 88,853 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 88,853 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

brake fluid has high water content

n/s/f tyre irregular tyre wear, advise castor/camber/toe alignment check

o/s & n/s/r chassis slight damage due to incorrect jacking

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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L858 XMR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L858 XMR, 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 L858 XMR registered?

L858 XMR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L858 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L858 XMR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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