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L392 TCR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,592 mi
Last recorded149,592 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL392 TCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 149,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 148,249 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 148,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fron t brake discs badly corroded - surface failed - not about to break

Pass 29 May 2013 147,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 145,057 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front shock dust covers split

front and rear brake discs rusty - pads ok

Pass 18 May 2011 142,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 140,492 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 135,948 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 135,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 131,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake comes up high

Fail 21 Aug 2008 131,259 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake comes up high

Pass 23 Aug 2007 125,511 miles

NSR Tyre inner sidewall and inner edge worn

NSR tyre perished

front no.plate starting to discolour

Pass 16 May 2006 117,753 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 112,559 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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L392 TCR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L392 TCR, 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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L392 TCR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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