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L623 LUX

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,547 mi
Last recorded159,547 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL623 LUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 159,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 159,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 158,606 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 158,580 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 156,246 miles

nearside hand brake efficiency getting low but ok at time of test

nearside outer sill corroding

various suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2022 156,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

nearside hand brake efficiency getting low but ok at time of test

nearside outer sill corroding

various suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2019 154,551 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 154,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 143,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 129,365 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 115,037 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 115,037 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,015 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,737 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,515 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 107,606 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 105,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 102,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 101,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 98,894 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 96,663 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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L623 LUX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L623 LUX, 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 L623 LUX registered?

L623 LUX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L623 LUX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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