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L989 KSH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

188,765 mi
Last recorded188,765 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 KSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 188,765 miles

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

Nearside Front floor section inadequately repaired but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2023 188,716 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch - multiple sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch - multiple sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front floor section inadequately repaired but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 187,346 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 187,337 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (bolted to hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 182,716 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 182,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 177,042 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 177,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 167,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre feathered

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

Offside Front Outer tyre feathered

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

Offside chassis rail slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2017 167,312 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre feathered

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

Offside Front Outer tyre feathered

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

Offside chassis rail slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2016 158,889 miles

All discs suffering slight pitting and corrosion

Floor damaged in places however the damage is not structural

Front tires wearing fast on the outside edges

No reverse lights

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively at this time

Fail 6 Jul 2016 158,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Both front upper suspension arms (2.4.G.3b)

All discs suffering slight pitting and corrosion

Floor damaged in places however the damage is not structural

Front tires wearing fast on the outside edges

No reverse lights

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively at this time

Pass 24 Mar 2015 149,272 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 149,266 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 138,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 127,535 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills slightly corroded at rear

Pass 18 Apr 2012 126,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,816 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 122,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 120,723 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 120,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 117,275 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 114,383 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 106,512 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,531 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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L989 KSH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L989 KSH, 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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L989 KSH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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