1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L898 ETT
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 May 1994. Recorded mileage 133,167 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L898 ETT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 133,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L898 ETT Mileage History
- 27/04/2022129,944 mi
- 01/06/2023130,339 mi+395 mi
- 25/09/2023130,377 mi+38 mi
- 10/09/2024131,858 mi+1,481 mi
- 23/09/2025133,167 mi+1,309 mi
Average of roughly 946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L898 ETT 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 (L898 ETT) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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