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L1 VAM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

108,057 mi
Last recorded108,057 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 VAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 108,057 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 108,057 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,054 miles

Front and Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 108,053 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front and Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,113 miles

Front subframe and suspension corroded

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 107,113 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe and suspension corroded

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,066 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 107,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,550 miles

Front subframe and suspension corroded

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 105,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front subframe and suspension corroded

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

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,140 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 105,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 105,052 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,288 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,902 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 102,902 miles

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

washer bottle insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

flue tank drain bung damp

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,497 miles

various rust under car,oil leak.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 100,497 miles

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

various rust under car,oil leak.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 99,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 97,983 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 97,983 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

various bushes perrishing,n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 4 May 2011 96,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 90,559 miles

oil leak front brake pads low slight wear in both top suspension arms

Pass 15 May 2008 86,536 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 86,533 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 77,708 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 72,822 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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L1 VAM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 L1 VAM, 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 L1 VAM registered?

L1 VAM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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