CarVerify

Free Car Check

L942 NJO

1993 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,678 mi
Last recorded108,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 NJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 108,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both reg lights dull

Fail 1 Jun 2026 108,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both reg lights dull

Pass 12 Jun 2025 108,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate lamps dull

Fail 31 May 2025 108,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate lamps dull

Pass 14 May 2024 107,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reg lights dull.

Pass 24 May 2023 106,882 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 105,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ns reverse light not working

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2021 105,185 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 105,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 104,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,856 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,369 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 78,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,204 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 59,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,923 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L942 NJO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 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 L942 NJO, 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 33 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L942 NJO?

You can check the full history of L942 NJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L942 NJO registered?

L942 NJO is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L942 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L942 NJO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L942 NJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L942 NJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.