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L716 XLR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,640 mi
Last recorded133,640 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 XLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 127,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 127,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 127,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 121,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,445 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 118,445 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,878 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,407 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 104,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 99,553 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 94,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 92,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,977 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 84,123 miles

rear fog light starting to discolour

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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L716 XLR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L716 XLR, 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 L716 XLR registered?

L716 XLR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L716 XLR safe to buy?

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