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L649 MJB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

163,444 mi
Last recorded163,444 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 MJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 163,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside steering rack-end balljoint worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 155,906 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 155,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 142,296 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 142,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 136,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

cat lamp on

Fail 2 Feb 2022 136,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions lamp on

Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,504 miles

parking brake lever long travel

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

emissions lamp on

Fail 6 Jan 2020 122,500 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions lamp on

parking brake lever long travel

Pass 20 Dec 2018 120,283 miles

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

Warning lamp on in dash.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 120,275 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling tyre on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges feathered and slight perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

heat warning lamp on dash illuminated

Fail 6 Oct 2017 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges feathered and slight perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

heat warning lamp on dash illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Oct 2016 93,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Oct 2015 90,280 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-tray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,280 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,020 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,006 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 88,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,451 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,868 miles

oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,543 miles

offside rear brake pads incorrectly fitted

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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L649 MJB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L649 MJB, 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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L649 MJB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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