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L819 LNE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

209,210 mi
Last recorded209,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 LNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 209,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 207,707 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 207,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 206,683 miles

n/s wheel close to lower wishbone on n/s full lock

Pass 25 Jan 2022 205,124 miles

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

high leval stop light ? inopp.

n/s tyre close to lower wishbone on n/s stig .full lock ?

Pass 19 Dec 2020 203,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 200,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor but still visible

Offside Front Headlight beam pattern poor but still visible

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 196,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlight beam pattern poor but still visible

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlight beam pattern poor but still visible

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 194,087 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 7 May 2016 187,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 182,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 173,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 163,204 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2012 154,495 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 150,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 146,028 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 140,119 miles

rear running lights go out when braking & come on when braking with lights off.

Pass 27 May 2008 84,121 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 136,746 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L819 LNE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L819 LNE, 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 L819 LNE registered?

L819 LNE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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