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L990 LHN

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1833cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,920 mi
Last recorded177,920 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 LHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,833cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 177,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 177,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 177,054 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 176,334 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 175,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 174,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 174,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 172,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 172,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 172,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 165,531 miles

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

Oil leak ()

Steering wheel has slight play

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 161,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 158,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 151,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 143,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 135,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 125,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 119,917 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 113,399 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 113,373 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wires hanging from under vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2006 104,226 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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L990 LHN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,833cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L990 LHN, 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 L990 LHN registered?

L990 LHN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L990 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L990 LHN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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