1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L692 TEX
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 179,237 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L692 TEX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 179,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L692 TEX 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 (L692 TEX) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 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: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover/caz (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
L692 TEX Mileage History
- 04/01/2006129,957 mi
- 04/01/2007140,721 mi+10,764 mi
- 02/01/2008148,490 mi+7,769 mi
- 08/01/2008148,496 mi+6 mi
- 13/03/2009151,137 mi+2,641 mi
- 21/04/2010154,699 mi+3,562 mi
- 21/04/2010154,699 mi
- 04/05/2011156,615 mi+1,916 mi
- 12/05/2011156,616 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2020157,983 mi+1,367 mi
- 17/09/2021165,374 mi+7,391 mi
- 22/04/2024171,189 mi+5,815 mi
- 30/04/2024171,189 mi
- 30/04/2025175,316 mi+4,127 mi
- 01/05/2025175,322 mi+6 mi
- 28/04/2026179,237 mi+3,915 mi
- 28/04/2026179,237 mi
Average of roughly 2,426 miles per year across 17 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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