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L393 WAV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,648 mi
Last recorded129,648 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 WAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 129,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 127,330 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2016 127,009 miles

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 124,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,951 miles

n/s/r o/s/r sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 118,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 114,850 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 114,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 108,535 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 108,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,934 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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L393 WAV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L393 WAV, 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 L393 WAV registered?

L393 WAV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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