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L40 MSP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,539 mi
Last recorded38,539 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 38,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,301 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,889 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,371 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 37,371 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,153 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 36,605 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,070 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,019 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,738 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 34,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,386 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2014 33,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,622 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 31,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,532 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,756 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,745 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,369 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 27,369 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,776 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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L40 MSP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L40 MSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 MSP registered?

L40 MSP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L40 MSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 MSP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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