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L460 FAA

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,481 mi
Last recorded56,481 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL460 FAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 56,481 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion underside on suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 56,071 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 55,742 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,367 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 54,998 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,388 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components underside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components underside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,455 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,426 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 53,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,520 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 51,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Tyre perrished on side walls and has nails in.

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

O/S/F Tyre perrished.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 49,979 miles

battery insecure

both rear brake discs badly corroded

o/s door mirror broken

Fail 7 Jul 2006 49,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

o/s door mirror broken

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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L460 FAA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 L460 FAA, 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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L460 FAA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 January 1994.

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