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L9 KRF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,580 mi
Last recorded63,580 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 KRF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 63,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 63,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,199 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,011 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 60,011 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 59,566 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 57,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,239 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has cut or damaged but not deep enough to reach the cords!!

Offside front wiper blade slightly smearing!!

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut in side wall o/s/f tyre

front wiper blades worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 55,440 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 16 May 2006 54,336 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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L9 KRF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L9 KRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 KRF registered?

L9 KRF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1994.

Is L9 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 KRF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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