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L921 DBB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL921 DBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 86,956 miles

High level brake light used as rear foglight

Fail 31 Mar 2025 86,956 miles

High level brake light used as rear foglight

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,460 miles

high level brake light used as rear fog lamp

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,116 miles

High level brake light used As fog lanp

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,535 miles

Central Rear High level brake light used as fog light

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 85,535 miles

Central Rear High level brake light used as fog light

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,832 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 222,259 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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L921 DBB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L921 DBB, 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 L921 DBB registered?

L921 DBB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L921 DBB safe to buy?

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