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L880 PWF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 PWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 68,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 65,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,216 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,992 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,992 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,660 miles

minor corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2015 54,655 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

minor corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 31 May 2014 53,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 50,355 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,599 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 46,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 43,770 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 43,720 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 24 May 2010 39,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2009 35,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,901 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under car cover in under seal and grease

Pass 9 May 2007 28,498 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 28,492 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 27,165 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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L880 PWF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L880 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 L880 PWF registered?

L880 PWF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1994.

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