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L954 NBV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,174 mi
Last recorded139,174 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL954 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 139,174 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 138,617 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 137,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 147,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 147,927 miles

Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section of system bloing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill 30cme of front lower belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 147,974 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 147,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Readinds off scale due to exhaust system blowing (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 147,559 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 147,155 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 147,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 146,572 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,986 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 145,939 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 142,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 136,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 134,724 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 132,932 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 132,932 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 131,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 129,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 128,871 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 128,871 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 128,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 127,944 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 126,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excessive travel on handbrake lever

n/s front steering rack has slight play

o/s front steering rack has slight play

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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L954 NBV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L954 NBV, 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 L954 NBV registered?

L954 NBV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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