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L934 EAB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,783 mi
Last recorded160,783 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL934 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 160,783 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 159,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 158,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 157,249 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 157,249 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 156,189 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2020 154,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 152,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 152,963 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 150,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 149,075 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar bushes cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front anti roll bar bushes cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,210 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 142,361 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2015 142,204 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 137,393 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2013 133,893 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 133,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 130,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 127,761 miles

All Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Ball Joint Rubber Covers Split

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2010 124,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 120,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 111,847 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 111,842 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 111,584 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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L934 EAB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 L934 EAB, 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 L934 EAB registered?

L934 EAB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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