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L767 RHL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,511 mi
Last recorded161,511 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL767 RHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 161,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 154,992 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 154,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 153,511 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 153,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 153,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 152,869 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 152,781 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 152,262 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 151,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 151,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 148,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 145,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 128,095 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 128,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 114,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,501 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 104,501 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 93,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,979 miles

Rear high level brake light not working

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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L767 RHL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L767 RHL, 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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L767 RHL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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