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L442 VGO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 VGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 99,670 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, floor pan and lower wheel arch's starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,464 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear Inner sill repair covered in underseal

Fail 16 May 2022 97,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 95,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and cat heat shield loose and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill edges and rear wheel arch to inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,548 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,285 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 94,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,856 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside outer front wing corroded but not structual (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside front outer wing corroded but not structual (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,549 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,052 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 84,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,117 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 84,116 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting close to limits

Pass 6 Apr 2007 81,143 miles

Numerous underbody components including some areas of the brake pipes have surface corrosion. some floor areas have scrapes and have corrosion at these points

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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L442 VGO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L442 VGO, 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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L442 VGO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 1994.

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