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L322 HHO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,254 mi
Last recorded145,254 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL322 HHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 145,254 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 145,133 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,050 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 141,979 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 141,954 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Jul 2014 141,917 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 141,917 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 141,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 141,871 miles

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

both headlamps have poor beam image pattern and slightly dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 141,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both headlamps have poor beam image pattern and slightly dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 138,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 134,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 131,830 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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L322 HHO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L322 HHO, 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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L322 HHO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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