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L935 NGW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,085 mi
Last recorded88,085 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL935 NGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 87,164 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 85,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 83,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 80,925 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 78,453 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,097 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 77,724 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,700 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 47,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,453 miles

wipers smear windsreen a bit

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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L935 NGW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L935 NGW, 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 L935 NGW registered?

L935 NGW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L935 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L935 NGW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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