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L657 EWP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,839 mi
Last recorded167,839 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 EWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 167,839 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 163,862 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 163,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arch/sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 153,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 153,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 149,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 141,578 miles

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

Items removed from driver view.

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 141,577 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver view.

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 126,552 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 126,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,148 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,138 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,773 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 101,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components have corrsion

offside front tyre has cracks to sidwall

Pass 26 Jun 2010 100,031 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,765 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has cracked outer wall

Pass 20 Jun 2008 91,178 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,277 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear chassis ssections have minor distortion

offsidde ront tyre hass cracks to outer wall

parking brake didnot achieve lock when applied

Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,305 miles

Front and Rear suspension and chassis sections have surface corrosiom

Pass 22 May 2006 83,728 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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L657 EWP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L657 EWP, 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 L657 EWP registered?

L657 EWP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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