CarVerify

Free Car Check

M686 LYU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,469 mi
Last recorded51,469 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 LYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,469 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 51,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 48,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 44,888 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 42,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,814 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 41,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres starting to perish and crack no cord showing.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,668 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,555 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 40,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,721 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,676 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,336 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,901 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,355 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M686 LYU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M686 LYU, 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

How do I check the history of M686 LYU?

You can check the full history of M686 LYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M686 LYU registered?

M686 LYU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is M686 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M686 LYU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M686 LYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M686 LYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.