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L855 PWF

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 PWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 141,591 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 140,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 139,673 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,032 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,899 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 116,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 116,993 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 116,892 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 105,618 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 105,579 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2012 103,924 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 103,889 miles

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

kat lose inside

Pass 13 Jun 2011 102,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 100,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,417 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 96,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 91,861 miles

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 23 Jun 2006 83,592 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

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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L855 PWF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L855 PWF, 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 L855 PWF registered?

L855 PWF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L855 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 PWF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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