1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L201 LNF
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 147,065 km. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 147,065 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L201 LNF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 147,065 km recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L201 LNF Odometer History
- 24/04/2006111,201 km
- 23/04/200777,129 mi
- 23/04/200777,129 mi
- 23/04/200885,453 mi+8,324 mi
- 14/04/200993,901 mi+8,448 mi
- 14/04/200993,901 mi
- 21/05/2010100,615 mi+6,714 mi
- 09/05/2011105,567 mi+4,952 mi
- 09/05/2011105,567 mi
- 25/06/2012110,792 mi+5,225 mi
- 25/06/2012110,792 mi
- 14/06/2013112,292 mi+1,500 mi
- 03/07/2014115,223 mi+2,931 mi
- 06/08/2015118,117 mi+2,894 mi
- 04/08/2016129,641 mi+11,524 mi
- 05/08/2016129,653 mi+12 mi
- 09/05/2018132,883 km
- 22/05/2018132,883 km
- 07/12/2022136,063 km+3,180 km
- 29/05/2024142,604 mi
- 03/02/2025142,632 mi+28 mi
- 07/02/2025142,641 mi+9 mi
- 14/02/2025142,656 km
- 03/03/2026147,060 km+4,404 km
- 14/03/2026147,065 km+5 km
Average of roughly 1,803 km per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L201 LNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (L201 LNF) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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