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L891 MLS

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,289 mi
Last recorded157,289 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 MLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 157,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 157,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 154,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 150,188 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 148,480 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 143,349 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 143,349 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 132,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 122,597 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 22 May 2012 120,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 120,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 118,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 118,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak

Pass 21 May 2010 111,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 107,133 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 107,133 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 103,902 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 102,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 102,159 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2006 97,797 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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L891 MLS is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L891 MLS, 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 L891 MLS registered?

L891 MLS is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L891 MLS safe to buy?

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