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L862 WNJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,956 mi
Last recorded99,956 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 99,956 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 99,956 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 95,678 miles

corrosion on both sills

steel brake pipes showing corrosion

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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L862 WNJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L862 WNJ, 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 L862 WNJ registered?

L862 WNJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L862 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L862 WNJ shows 3 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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