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L208 XHY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,669 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 73,453 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,143 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,413 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,822 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 70,749 miles

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

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 24 May 2010 70,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,236 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 68,102 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 68,102 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,885 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 65,885 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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L208 XHY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L208 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L208 XHY registered?

L208 XHY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L208 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L208 XHY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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