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L679 EPE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,786 mi
Last recorded54,786 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 EPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 54,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 54,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 53,788 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 51,576 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 50,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 50,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 49,649 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 48,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,002 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 45,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,405 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 43,153 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 38,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 32,360 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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L679 EPE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L679 EPE, 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 L679 EPE registered?

L679 EPE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L679 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L679 EPE shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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