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L367 TUF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

138,180 mi
Last recorded138,180 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL367 TUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 138,180 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 138,166 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Blow from rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 134,662 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear bumper ends loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

suspension has been under sealed

Pass 13 Apr 2024 129,197 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2023 124,802 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 119,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 114,968 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 113,026 miles

f/r suspension components corroding

slight bind n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2019 108,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,526 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 105,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 101,075 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,416 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

off side rear door sill lower wing panel.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 68,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,417 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,732 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2007 55,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 50,364 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 50,364 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 50,364 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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L367 TUF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 L367 TUF, 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 L367 TUF registered?

L367 TUF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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