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L422 PTV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,892 mi
Last recorded96,892 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL422 PTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,369 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 95,349 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 94,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 92,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 91,853 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 91,149 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 89,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 88,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,559 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 87,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from cat joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 387,604 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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L422 PTV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L422 PTV, 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 L422 PTV registered?

L422 PTV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L422 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L422 PTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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