1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M143 LRX
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/08/1994. Recorded mileage 148,654 miles. MOT valid until 16/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1839cc
M143 LRX Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 148,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M143 LRX Mileage History
- 02/09/200572,541 mi
- 09/09/200677,580 mi+5,039 mi
- 11/09/200677,580 mi
- 12/07/200781,221 mi+3,641 mi
- 24/07/200781,301 mi+80 mi
- 29/07/200888,499 mi+7,198 mi
- 31/07/200888,578 mi+79 mi
- 21/07/200995,673 mi+7,095 mi
- 15/06/201099,564 mi+3,891 mi
- 17/06/201099,617 mi+53 mi
- 05/07/2011106,997 mi+7,380 mi
- 14/07/2011107,000 mi+3 mi
- 16/07/2012115,259 mi+8,259 mi
- 17/07/2012115,263 mi+4 mi
- 17/07/2013122,672 mi+7,409 mi
- 18/07/2013122,672 mi
- 15/07/2014128,039 mi+5,367 mi
- 16/07/2014128,039 mi
- 05/08/2015130,460 mi+2,421 mi
- 25/07/2016131,974 mi+1,514 mi
- 26/07/2016131,974 mi
- 11/07/2017132,057 mi+83 mi
- 01/09/2017132,078 mi+21 mi
- 16/08/2018135,367 mi+3,289 mi
- 20/08/2018135,370 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/2019137,536 mi+2,166 mi
- 12/08/2020138,726 mi+1,190 mi
- 18/08/2021140,949 mi+2,223 mi
- 18/04/2024141,172 mi+223 mi
- 09/04/2025145,671 mi+4,499 mi
- 13/04/2026148,654 mi+2,983 mi
Average of roughly 3,693 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
M143 LRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (M143 LRX) between September 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mo”; “Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body m”.
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