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L658 MEP

1994 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,601 mi
Last recorded207,601 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL658 MEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 207,601 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 207,592 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 206,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 204,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 204,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 202,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 199,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 198,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 196,471 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 190,248 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 190,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 184,233 miles

All tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 178,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 174,808 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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L658 MEP is a 1994 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L658 MEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L658 MEP registered?

L658 MEP is a 1994 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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