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L971 HEN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,618 mi
Last recorded121,618 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 HEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 121,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 121,618 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 115,086 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 115,086 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 107,084 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 100,011 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 100,011 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads loose and rattling in rear calipers both sides

Pass 31 May 2014 96,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 94,937 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 94,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 93,433 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 93,433 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 90,835 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 90,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,576 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 87,576 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,044 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 83,044 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 79,027 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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L971 HEN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 L971 HEN, 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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L971 HEN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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