1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L623 LUX
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 159,547 km. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 159,547 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L623 LUX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 159,547 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L623 LUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (L623 LUX) between July 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
L623 LUX Odometer History
- 07/07/200696,663 mi
- 05/07/200798,894 mi+2,231 mi
- 04/07/2008101,515 mi+2,621 mi
- 08/06/2009102,967 mi+1,452 mi
- 14/06/2010105,545 mi+2,578 mi
- 06/07/2011107,606 mi+2,061 mi
- 28/06/2012109,054 mi+1,448 mi
- 18/06/2013110,515 mi+1,461 mi
- 12/06/2014112,737 mi+2,222 mi
- 10/06/2015114,015 mi+1,278 mi
- 09/06/2016115,037 mi+1,022 mi
- 09/06/2016115,037 mi
- 19/07/2017129,365 mi+14,328 mi
- 09/10/2018143,294 mi+13,929 mi
- 13/11/2019154,298 km
- 27/11/2019154,551 km+253 km
- 28/04/2022156,228 mi
- 11/05/2022156,246 mi+18 mi
- 08/06/2023158,580 km
- 20/07/2023158,606 km+26 km
- 06/07/2024159,384 km+778 km
- 28/06/2025159,547 km+163 km
Average of roughly 3,314 km per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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