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L966 MWL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 MWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 116,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 115,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 109,767 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 105,775 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 105,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension rubbers are aged and cracking

both nearside front and offside rear tyres showing age tread cracking

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Sep 2013 102,885 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all front suspension bushes cracked and split

all rear brake pipes corroded

center exhaust rubber mount split

frfont brake pads worn

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes worn and cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracked and nail in tread

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside and nearside front floor pans corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills and lower wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 102,885 miles

all front suspension bushes cracked and split

all rear brake pipes corroded

center exhaust rubber mount split

frfont brake pads worn

front and rear suspension anti roll bar bushes worn and cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracked and nail in tread

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside and nearside front floor pans corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills and lower wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 102,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all front suspension bushes perished

both rear tyres dated 48/01

offside front tyre dated 50/01

Pass 12 Jul 2012 101,835 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferules corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 99,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 99,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 99,206 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 99,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 95,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield on cat corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2008 95,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heat shield on cat corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills corroding at rear

Fail 4 Apr 2007 95,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,201 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 94,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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L966 MWL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L966 MWL, 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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L966 MWL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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