1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L271 HDV
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1994. Recorded mileage 158,002 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1839cc
L271 HDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 158,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L271 HDV Mileage History
- 05/09/2023143,669 mi
- 29/08/2024148,151 mi+4,482 mi
- 08/10/2024148,200 mi+49 mi
- 18/10/2024148,205 mi+5 mi
- 01/07/2026158,002 mi+9,797 mi
Average of roughly 5,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L271 HDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (L271 HDV) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mountin”.
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