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L512 MMX

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

191,020 mi
Last recorded191,020 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 MMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 191,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 176,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 176,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 166,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 160,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 160,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 158,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 157,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 157,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 156,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 155,782 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 155,163 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 155,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 150,180 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sill badly corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake judder

reaar brake pipes corroded at flex

Fail 8 Oct 2012 150,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside rear outer sill badly corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake judder

reaar brake pipes corroded at flex

Pass 6 Oct 2011 139,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 128,890 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 123,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel rims scuffed

Fail 30 Sep 2009 123,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel rims scuffed

Pass 27 Sep 2008 118,751 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 118,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 114,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 107,262 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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L512 MMX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L512 MMX, 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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L512 MMX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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