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L912 RAR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,882 mi
Last recorded101,882 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL912 RAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 101,882 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 101,881 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 101,679 miles

front hubs and suspension rusty

slight corrosion in n/s rear sill end

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,179 miles

front and rear axles and suspension corroded

n/s and o/s rear flexie hose ends corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,788 miles

front and rear axles and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,966 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,921 miles

front and rear axle rusty

some travel on h/brake

Fail 17 Apr 2015 97,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,630 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 95,119 miles

both front tyres on outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 92,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,500 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 84,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,706 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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L912 RAR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RAR, 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 L912 RAR registered?

L912 RAR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L912 RAR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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