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L62 RKU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,202 mi
Last recorded134,202 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 RKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 134,202 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 134,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 132,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 132,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,993 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 129,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 128,973 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,644 miles

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

light corrosion on offside chassis rail

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,802 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 126,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished but no cords showing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 118,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure Track rod end nut not locking on threads (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished but no cords showing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 114,372 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 114,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 110,537 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 11,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,898 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 97,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,578 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 85,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 85,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,913 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 78,097 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 708,096 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 708,096 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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L62 RKU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L62 RKU, 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 L62 RKU registered?

L62 RKU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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