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L25 GTO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,534 mi
Last recorded88,534 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 GTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 88,534 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 88,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 88,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 87,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 87,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 86,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 85,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 71,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2008 46,017 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,461 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,772 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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L25 GTO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 L25 GTO, 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 L25 GTO registered?

L25 GTO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L25 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 GTO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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