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L988 TAF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 TAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leaking from cam cover

Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,875 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,720 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 93,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,716 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 90,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,445 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 85,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 82,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 78,350 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 78,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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L988 TAF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 L988 TAF, 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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L988 TAF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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