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L501 PAR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,298 mi
Last recorded109,298 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 PAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 109,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 109,193 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Top suspension arm has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2023 109,131 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 109,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,052 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,971 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Slight play in lower wishbone front bush

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,900 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

Offside Front shockabsorber bush not located correctly

Pass 24 Sep 2016 108,818 miles

Offside Front Lower shockabsorber bush fitted incorrect

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 108,769 miles

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

both front wipers smearing slightly

slight play on nearside rear suspenion arm bushes

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 108,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smeary

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/r top bush in hub

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 107,462 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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L501 PAR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L501 PAR, 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 L501 PAR registered?

L501 PAR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L501 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L501 PAR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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