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L691 PRR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,275 mi
Last recorded110,275 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL691 PRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,140 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 110,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,822 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 108,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,511 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,127 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 107,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,640 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 92,695 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,741 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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L691 PRR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L691 PRR, 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 L691 PRR registered?

L691 PRR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L691 PRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L691 PRR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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