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L238 NMJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,086 mi
Last recorded149,086 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 NMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 149,086 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 149,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 139,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 139,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

offside front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

Fail 21 Apr 2014 139,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 123,117 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 123,117 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 120,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 120,854 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 116,256 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 116,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front screen washers leaking under bonnet

nearside and offside front to rear chassis rails damaged

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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L238 NMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L238 NMJ, 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 L238 NMJ registered?

L238 NMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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