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L398 FKJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,531 mi
Last recorded126,531 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 FKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 126,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE MISFIRE AT 2000 REVS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision SILL HOLED AND EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED ARE (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,720 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside seat removed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 125,713 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,591 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,926 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 124,926 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 121,090 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold and rear section after catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake effort only just met

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage **BORDERLINE** (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,557 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perised (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sill excessively corroded but just outside prescribed area (borderline)

Fail 17 Sep 2019 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Borderline (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sill excessively corroded but just outside prescribed area (borderline)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,737 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,248 miles

n/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,376 miles

rear disks corroded

slight corrosion offside a pillar

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake disks showing signs of wear and corrosion

offside rear wheel arch/sill corroded

surface corrosion throughout suspension components

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,376 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake disks showing signs of wear and corrosion

offside rear wheel arch/sill corroded

rear disks corroded

slight corrosion offside a pillar

surface corrosion throughout suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 74,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,640 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,336 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 69,336 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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L398 FKJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L398 FKJ, 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 L398 FKJ registered?

L398 FKJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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