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L900 KJW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,890 mi
Last recorded105,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 KJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 105,890 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroded but not excessively

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

obd port was of dirrent design could not be used for emission purpose andrev couter sensor not reponed correctly had to rely on teco meter

Fail 2 Jun 2026 105,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front and rear sub frames corroded but not excessively

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

obd port was of dirrent design could not be used for emission purpose andrev couter sensor not reponed correctly had to rely on teco meter

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,261 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 100,815 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION TO VARYING DEGREES

HAZARD LAMP SWITCH NOT LABELED

N/S SEAT HAS A NON M.O.T RECOGNISED HARNESS TYPE SEATBELT FITTED -- HOWEVER THE ORIGINAL FITMENT SEATBELT IS FITTED AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL -- ADVISE HARNESS SYSTEM NOT TO BE USED --

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Jul 2012 100,815 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

HAZARD WARNING LAMP SWITCH IS NOT LABELLED AT ALL

N/S SEATBELT HAS A NON RECOGNISED HARNESS FITTED - HOWEVER THE ORIGINAL FITMENT SEATBELT SYSTEM IS STILL FITTED AND OPERATIONAL

O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 31 Mar 2011 100,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 96,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,655 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 88,647 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,419 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 84,419 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,655 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 77,655 miles

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

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

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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L900 KJW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L900 KJW, 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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L900 KJW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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