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L681 UVG

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,948 mi
Last recorded89,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 UVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 89,948 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,689 miles

knocking noise on rear

Fail 1 Jul 2024 87,689 miles

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

knocking noise on rear

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,587 miles

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

letters on front noplate fading

Fail 29 Jun 2023 85,587 miles

Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

letters on front noplate fading

Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,367 miles

Front tyres weather cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,141 miles

Front tyres weather cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,562 miles

Front side bumper supports not fixed to chassis

Offside Front tyre weather cracking

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,562 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front side bumper supports not fixed to chassis

Offside Front tyre weather cracking

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

offside front tyre perished/cracked and split in tread area

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,025 miles

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

Offside Front binding on slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2015 72,005 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,861 miles

n/s front wiper blade split on end

rear suspension arms and anti roll bar very rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2014 70,861 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s front wiper blade split on end

rear suspension arms and anti roll bar very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 69,850 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,569 miles

Oil leak

front and rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,783 miles

o/s rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2010 68,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,707 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust section at welded joint corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,030 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 53,814 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 53,814 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L681 UVG is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L681 UVG, 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 L681 UVG registered?

L681 UVG is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L681 UVG safe to buy?

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