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L860 GDV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1831cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL860 GDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,831cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,889 miles

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

Steering/Suspension components corroded

Underbody/Chassis corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 92,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,105 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 92,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,607 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,957 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,198 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,939 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,916 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,117 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension arms and sub frames slightly corroded

offside headlamp a pre focus unit

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,913 miles

front and rear suspension components all slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,661 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 62,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,611 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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L860 GDV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,831cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L860 GDV, 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 L860 GDV registered?

L860 GDV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L860 GDV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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