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L685 WAH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,662 mi
Last recorded135,662 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 WAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 135,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 125,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 113,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 100,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 100,703 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,704 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 84,533 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,480 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 84,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 84,095 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 80,876 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 79,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 74,204 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 74,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

High level brake light not working

Spare tyre flat

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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L685 WAH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L685 WAH, 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 L685 WAH registered?

L685 WAH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L685 WAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L685 WAH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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