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L510 FPH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL510 FPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 89,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 88,787 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 88,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 87,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,215 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 83,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 77,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,727 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes to o/s/f and o/s/r brake flexi hoses corroded

o/s/f tyre tread has cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,669 miles

exhaust corroded

various corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2012 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

various corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,135 miles

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

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

under body veicle is slighty corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,825 miles

vairous suspension / brake components slightley corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,528 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 55,504 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,021 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear o/s sill corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,258 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s sill corroding at rear

Fail 16 Nov 2005 53,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L510 FPH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L510 FPH, 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 L510 FPH registered?

L510 FPH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 1994.

Is L510 FPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L510 FPH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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