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L355 XLR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,822 mi
Last recorded247,822 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL355 XLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 247,822 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside; Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 243,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 239,967 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 239,138 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 238,707 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 238,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 236,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 231,748 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2018 228,637 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2017 219,573 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 219,573 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 206,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 195,498 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 195,498 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 182,319 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 182,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 167,616 miles

windscreen has small chip in zone b

Pass 5 Mar 2012 155,386 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 155,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 143,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 132,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 124,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 122,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 113,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 103,288 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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L355 XLR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L355 XLR, 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 L355 XLR registered?

L355 XLR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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