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L894 BJU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,173 mi
Last recorded73,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL894 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 73,173 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 70,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 65,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 65,340 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,268 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,203 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 63,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,624 miles

brake fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 30 Jan 2018 59,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,712 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,767 miles

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 30 Jan 2014 52,258 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,248 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,031 miles

floor damaged nearside center

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,363 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,863 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,579 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 43,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,515 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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L894 BJU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 L894 BJU, 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 L894 BJU registered?

L894 BJU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L894 BJU 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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