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L567 LNF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,092 mi
Last recorded140,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL567 LNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 140,092 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 140,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 138,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 137,963 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 136,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge, 2mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Sidewall soft (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 135,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 134,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REGISTRATION PLATE UPPER LETTERS/NUMBERS SLIGHTLY DISFIGURED BUT STILL EASILY LEGIBLE (0.1 (b))

HIGH LEVEL CENTRE STOP LAMP RE-PURPOSED AS FOG LAMP

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REGISTRATION PLATE UPPER LETTERS/NUMBERS SLIGHTLY DISFIGURED BUT STILL EASILY LEGIBLE (0.1 (b))

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDER SEALED/PROTECTED

Fail 20 May 2019 134,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REGISTRATION PLATE UPPER LETTERS/NUMBERS SLIGHTLY DISFIGURED BUT STILL EASILY LEGIBLE (0.1 (b))

HIGH LEVEL CENTRE STOP LAMP RE-PURPOSED AS FOG LAMP

Offside Rear TYRE IS VISIBLY UNDER INFLATED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REGISTRATION PLATE UPPER LETTERS/NUMBERS SLIGHTLY DISFIGURED BUT STILL EASILY LEGIBLE (0.1 (b))

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDER SEALED/PROTECTED

Pass 24 May 2018 131,111 miles

O/S/F UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINT DUST COVER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

clutch slave cylinder leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 131,031 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

oil leak from engine area

Fail 1 Oct 2016 131,031 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

nsf brake binding slightly

oil leak from engine area

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 129,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 127,826 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 126,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,643 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 125,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 124,039 miles

off side inner track rod has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2009 121,695 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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L567 LNF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L567 LNF, 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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What year was L567 LNF registered?

L567 LNF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L567 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L567 LNF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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