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L342 MCF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,124 mi
Last recorded180,124 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 MCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 180,124 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 178,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 178,700 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 178,612 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 175,062 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 172,345 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 172,345 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 163,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 163,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 159,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 159,930 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 154,456 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

heater hose leaking water

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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L342 MCF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L342 MCF, 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 L342 MCF registered?

L342 MCF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L342 MCF safe to buy?

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