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L421 YCV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,353 mi
Last recorded100,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 YCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 100,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,636 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 98,636 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 98,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 96,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,154 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,084 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,531 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 92,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,852 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,578 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 88,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,424 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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L421 YCV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L421 YCV, 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 L421 YCV registered?

L421 YCV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L421 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L421 YCV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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