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L49 SUA

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,858 mi
Last recorded70,858 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 SUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 70,858 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 70,857 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 70,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,875 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,351 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,954 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2016 67,951 miles

Emissions not tested Due to rear exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,473 miles

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

underside of vehicle in all prescribed areas rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2015 67,470 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

underside of vehicle in all prescribed areas rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2013 66,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,378 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

entire underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,372 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

entire underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

entire underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,555 miles

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

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,398 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 50,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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L49 SUA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L49 SUA, 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 L49 SUA registered?

L49 SUA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1994.

Is L49 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L49 SUA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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