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L969 SUB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,520 mi
Last recorded138,520 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL969 SUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 138,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2021 137,098 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2021 137,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,256 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 135,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 131,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 126,777 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 120,007 miles

Handbrake efficiency requirements just within requirements

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 120,007 miles

Handbrake efficiency requirements just within requirements

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 115,903 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

horn weak

near side rear floor pan starting to corrode

off side rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,960 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 106,517 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 104,169 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 104,169 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 101,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 96,621 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 94,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,381 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 92,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 84,147 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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L969 SUB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L969 SUB, 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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L969 SUB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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