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L717 WGH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

163,864 mi
Last recorded163,864 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 163,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 162,139 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 159,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 159,861 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 157,928 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 154,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 150,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 147,845 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 147,843 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip and Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 143,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level not registering on dipstick-topped up 1.5ltr

Engine slightly oily on underside

Fail 25 Sep 2018 142,595 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level not registering on dipstick-topped up 1.5ltr

Engine slightly oily on underside

Pass 5 Jul 2017 141,372 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 141,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 139,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 139,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 139,756 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 139,755 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,298 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 134,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 123,119 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

some brake pipes coated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 123,119 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

some brake pipes coated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 122,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 122,291 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 117,824 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wworn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight corrosion under bonnet near offside

slight corrosion under rear of vehicle

Fail 8 Jan 2011 117,824 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wworn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight corrosion under bonnet near offside

slight corrosion under rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2009 112,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 108,141 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 108,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,195 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 101,900 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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L717 WGH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L717 WGH, 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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L717 WGH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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