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L753 LNF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,268 mi
Last recorded100,268 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL753 LNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,268 miles

Front age related corrosion to suspension items and braking components

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear age related corrosion to suspension items and braking components

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,246 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 100,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,450 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 99,450 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 999,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 99,336 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,951 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 98,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 93,522 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 93,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 90,669 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 86,671 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 86,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced corroed (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced corroed (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,678 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

age related cracking to all tyres

Pass 4 May 2013 71,260 miles

n/s & o/s headlight reflector bowls deteriorating

Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s headlight reflector bowls deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2012 68,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,302 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,277 miles

front brake discs rustyand rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 56,147 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 56,147 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s reverse not working

Pass 17 May 2007 53,515 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 51,851 miles

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

o/s reverse light n/w

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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L753 LNF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L753 LNF, 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 L753 LNF registered?

L753 LNF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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