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L860 KJH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,029 mi
Last recorded86,029 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL860 KJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 86,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 86,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,137 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,959 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 859,553 miles

nearside rear outer sill surface corrosion

offside front tyre perished

surface corrosion to all braking and suspension components

Pass 1 May 2014 859,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2013 858,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 857,993 miles

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

heavy corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,961 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 85,961 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 851,985 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 851,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake pads low

Fail 12 May 2009 849,833 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

anti roll bar bushes worn

exhaust getting rusty and rear tail pipe holed

o/s/f tyre worn

odometer reading incorrect?

Pass 12 May 2009 849,833 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

exhaust getting rusty and rear tail pipe holed

o/s/f tyre worn

odometer reading incorrect?

Pass 11 Feb 2008 845,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 841,350 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2007 841,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 84,023 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 84,023 miles

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

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 KJH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJH, 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 L860 KJH registered?

L860 KJH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1994.

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