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L333 MXV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,630 mi
Last recorded174,630 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 174,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 142,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 140,556 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to offside rear over axle metal brake pipe

offside and nearside upper and lower ball joint gaiters perished cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2022 138,914 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 138,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 122,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 119,504 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2019 119,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 118,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,730 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2016 115,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 104,223 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 101,093 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 101,093 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,084 miles

both rear tyres worn in centre

Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,084 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres worn in centre

Pass 18 May 2010 95,166 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 92,789 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 89,810 miles

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2008 89,810 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2007 85,614 miles

as pre test

Fail 18 May 2007 85,614 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Osf lamp condensated †Rear fog in high level brake lamp

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake readings low †Some inbalance on front brakes

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L333 MXV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L333 MXV, 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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L333 MXV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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