1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L356 MBV
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 163,276 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2016.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L356 MBV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2015
- 163,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L356 MBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (L356 MBV) between January 2006 and September 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
L356 MBV Mileage History
- 13/01/2006108,853 mi
- 11/01/2007112,703 mi+3,850 mi
- 22/01/2008116,564 mi+3,861 mi
- 21/01/2009120,158 mi+3,594 mi
- 27/01/2009120,165 mi+7 mi
- 23/01/2010125,003 mi+4,838 mi
- 18/01/2011130,136 mi+5,133 mi
- 19/01/2011130,136 mi
- 10/01/2012146,739 mi+16,603 mi
- 09/01/2013152,319 km
- 10/01/2013152,319 km
- 09/01/2014157,047 mi
- 13/01/2014157,048 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2015161,021 mi+3,973 mi
- 29/01/2015161,021 mi
- 11/09/2015163,276 mi+2,255 mi
- 11/09/2015163,276 mi
Average of roughly 5,634 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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