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L912 NGW

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 NGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,004 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 80,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,242 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,612 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,751 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,637 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 52,637 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 51,878 miles

N/S/F Door mirror loose

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,878 miles

N/S/F Door mirror loose

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre tread getting low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread getting low on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,534 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,457 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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L912 NGW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L912 NGW, 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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L912 NGW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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