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L522 MUX

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

148,313 mi
Last recorded148,313 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL522 MUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 148,313 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 148,313 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rad leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in white (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in white (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak rad ()

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 148,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,019 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre MARKED IN YELLOW ()

Pass 27 Jul 2022 147,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 147,923 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 147,880 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 May 2019 146,879 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 146,879 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 146,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 146,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,124 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 145,124 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 143,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 142,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 142,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 140,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 140,298 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,063 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 138,063 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 16 May 2011 134,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 129,397 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 129,397 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 123,365 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 123,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 123,354 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 117,525 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 102,776 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 102,776 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 May 2006 95,248 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 95,226 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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L522 MUX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 L522 MUX, 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 L522 MUX registered?

L522 MUX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L522 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L522 MUX shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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