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L643 MEP

1994 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

302,889 mi
Last recorded302,889 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL643 MEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 302,889 miles

non cat test carried out

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 302,463 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 301,212 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 299,995 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 299,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 299,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 296,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 295,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 292,852 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 292,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 290,979 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 290,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 289,287 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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L643 MEP is a 1994 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L643 MEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L643 MEP registered?

L643 MEP is a 1994 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L643 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L643 MEP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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