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L608 XLN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,145 mi
Last recorded201,145 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL608 XLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 201,145 miles

Nearside Rear NSR BRAKE READING LOWER THAN OSR TOTAL WITHIN LIMITS

Fail 31 Jul 2025 201,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear NSR BRAKE READING LOWER THAN OSR TOTAL WITHIN LIMITS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 201,067 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 201,060 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake failed footbrake uneven

Pass 28 Jul 2023 200,454 miles

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

both outer sill showing signs of light corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2023 200,427 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO READING VERY HIGH (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE READING VERY LOW

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BADLY SHOULDERIND (5.2.3 (e))

SILLS SURFACE CORROSSION

Pass 26 Jul 2022 198,270 miles

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

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

Offside Outer offside outer sill in poor condition

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 198,263 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking front behind grill (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside outer sill in poor condition

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 197,654 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 197,016 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 196,880 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 193,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 189,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 178,748 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all suspension bushes front and rear slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2015 178,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 175,883 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

all ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 175,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

all ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 172,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all shocker rubber dust c overs split. all balljoint and tre boots perished

Fail 15 Jul 2013 172,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all shocker rubber dust c overs split. all balljoint and tre boots perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 168,481 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 168,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 164,466 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 164,466 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 164,235 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 164,235 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 156,771 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 156,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2006 147,730 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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L608 XLN 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 57.1%.

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 L608 XLN, 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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L608 XLN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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