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1994 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · L497 GTF

L497 GTF

1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/02/1994. Recorded mileage 156,178 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1597cc

L497 GTF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
  • 156,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L497 GTF Mileage History

  1. 09/11/2022153,826 mi
  2. 18/11/2022153,864 mi+38 mi
  3. 24/05/2024156,132 mi+2,268 mi
  4. 10/06/2025156,171 mi+39 mi
  5. 11/06/2025156,178 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L497 GTF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (L497 GTF) between November 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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