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L555 MXV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

150,195 mi
Last recorded150,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 150,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner + outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 149,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 149,196 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 147,750 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside and outer sill panals (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 144,239 miles

LPG bottle corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 144,238 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

LPG bottle corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,214 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 144,214 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 144,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 143,076 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 142,935 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure excessive corrosion to bulkhead by mounting point (1.1.10 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 140,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 137,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 137,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 132,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 124,136 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,322 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 118,295 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 106,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 101,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,599 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 96,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,766 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,900 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 84,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 77,787 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 67,821 miles

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

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

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

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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L555 MXV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 L555 MXV, 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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L555 MXV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1994.

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