1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L423 FNP
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 190,422 km. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 190,422 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L423 FNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 190,422 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L423 FNP 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 (L423 FNP) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))”.
L423 FNP Odometer History
- 12/10/2022187,419 km
- 17/10/2022187,426 km+7 km
- 16/10/2023187,505 km+79 km
- 20/05/2025190,348 km+2,843 km
- 22/05/2025190,422 km+74 km
Average of roughly 1,151 km per year across 5 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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