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L439 XLM

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,481 mi
Last recorded189,481 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 XLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 189,481 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 174,478 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All 4 (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 174,440 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 174,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Not attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 164,194 miles

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Rear Discs worn

Rear Pads wearing thin

Brake pipe across rear axle corroded

Front Discs worn

Front Pads wearing thin

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 155,278 miles

Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Rear Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Aug 2016 144,392 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 144,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 138,570 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 136,752 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 136,752 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 134,813 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 134,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 131,407 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 131,407 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 126,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 119,877 miles

Both outer sills slight corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,592 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 106,743 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 106,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 94,846 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,897 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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L439 XLM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L439 XLM, 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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L439 XLM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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