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L940 TFL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 TFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,360 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 95,315 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 95,284 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,403 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 87,402 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

clutch slave cyl leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,592 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 80,592 miles

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

nearside rear caliper appears seized

Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,322 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2007 67,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 53,380 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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L940 TFL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L940 TFL, 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 L940 TFL registered?

L940 TFL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1994.

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