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L573 SNO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,621 mi
Last recorded200,621 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL573 SNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 200,621 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 200,557 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 200,552 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 200,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 199,452 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 197,493 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 197,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 196,026 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 189,168 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 188,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 184,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 182,338 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 182,338 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 180,610 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,601 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 179,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 176,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 172,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 171,008 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside and nearside front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 30 May 2012 171,008 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside and nearside front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 3 Jun 2011 169,370 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 169,370 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 165,488 miles

Lambda sensor wires not connected

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 164,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 158,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 157,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 143,435 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 114,717 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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L573 SNO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L573 SNO, 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 L573 SNO registered?

L573 SNO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L573 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L573 SNO shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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