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L257 PEO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,058 mi
Last recorded151,058 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 PEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 151,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 150,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 150,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 149,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 147,380 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 145,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 136,388 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 136,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 May 2014 115,265 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 115,265 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 107,369 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 107,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,062 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,200 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 84,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff mounting worn

Fail 6 May 2009 84,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff mounting worn

Fail 10 Jun 2008 84,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,180 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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L257 PEO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L257 PEO, 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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L257 PEO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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