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L822 LUX

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,624 mi
Last recorded207,624 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL822 LUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2025 207,624 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessivly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 204,771 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 204,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 201,043 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 197,086 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 197,086 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 193,142 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 190,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 187,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 180,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 171,904 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 171,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 163,699 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 155,055 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 143,698 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 134,945 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 125,611 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,849 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 107,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,267 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,422 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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L822 LUX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L822 LUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L822 LUX registered?

L822 LUX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L822 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L822 LUX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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