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1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L856 EAB

L856 EAB

1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 121,478 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
121,478 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1839cc
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L856 EAB Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
  • 121,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

L856 EAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 11:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (L856 EAB) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

L856 EAB Mileage History

  1. 15/04/2024109,131 km
  2. 10/04/2025114,102 mi
  3. 28/04/2026121,466 mi+7,364 mi
  4. 30/04/2026121,478 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 6,055 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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