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L678 WPX

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,825 mi
Last recorded204,825 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 WPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 204,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 203,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 200,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 198,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 195,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 194,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 189,214 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 184,229 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 180,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 178,891 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 174,582 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 2 Apr 2011 169,671 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 163,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 159,667 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 159,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 151,821 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 151,486 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 135,758 miles

All tyres are parishing slightly due to age but servicable.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L678 WPX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L678 WPX, 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 L678 WPX registered?

L678 WPX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L678 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L678 WPX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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