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L48 XPV

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,771 mi
Last recorded68,771 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 XPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,478 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 65,628 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,575 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 64,572 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 64,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 63,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 63,547 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 63,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 62,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 62,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 61,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,676 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,778 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 55,459 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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L48 XPV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L48 XPV, 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 L48 XPV registered?

L48 XPV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L48 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L48 XPV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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