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L992 XHY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 118,371 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 118,209 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 16 Sep 2024 118,168 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 116,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer nearside and offside sills corroding

Pass 11 May 2021 109,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking replace asap

Fail 27 May 2020 108,291 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working + broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking replace asap

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,668 miles

Corrosion starting in rear arches and sills, flaky corrosion all over suspension components, brake discs a little corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing/cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various ball joint covers and suspension bushings starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2019 99,665 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In floor near seat mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion starting in rear arches and sills, flaky corrosion all over suspension components, brake discs a little corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing/cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various ball joint covers and suspension bushings starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,664 miles

Brake discs a little corroded

Corrosion starting in rear arches and floor/sill joints

Flaky corrosion all over suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 99,664 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake discs a little corroded

Corrosion starting in rear arches and floor/sill joints

Flaky corrosion all over suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished

chassis rails damaged

various bushes and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2016 99,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake binding offside front (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished

chassis rails damaged

various bushes and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 99,023 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2014 98,564 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion developing in various body,floor-pan and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

Pass 16 Feb 2014 98,564 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing in various body,floor-pan and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 97,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both rear tyres sidewalls perished(185/60/14h)

corrosion to various suspension components

nearside front wheel tight to turn

Pass 18 Feb 2012 96,420 miles

all 4 coil springs have slight corrosion

corrosion developing in various body and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various suspension and brake components

front pads getting low

headlamps raised at time of test

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 96,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 coil springs have slight corrosion

corrosion developing in various body and chassis areas

corrosion developing in various suspension and brake components

front pads getting low

headlamps raised at time of test

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension front to rear

high level stop light not connected

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,791 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2006 73,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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L992 XHY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L992 XHY, 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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L992 XHY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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