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L451 RHE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,473 mi
Last recorded194,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL451 RHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2025 194,473 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023
Fail 29 Dec 2022 192,296 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 185,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 182,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 178,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 173,803 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 156,544 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 156,121 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 140,887 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 140,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 124,346 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on various parts of chasis

Pass 10 Jul 2010 113,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 111,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L451 RHE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L451 RHE, 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 L451 RHE registered?

L451 RHE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L451 RHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L451 RHE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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