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687 DEW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,507 mi
Last recorded114,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration687 DEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,090 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 111,090 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 110,372 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 110,372 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 108,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,102 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back in the clamps

Pass 22 Nov 2019 106,198 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,997 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

surface corrosion on front subframe and front suspension arms

Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,236 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassi corroded but not considered exsesive

fuel pipes starting to corrode

osf nsf shockabsorbers dust covers perished

Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,188 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

osr chassi damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 89,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,532 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,775 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,596 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 71,783 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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687 DEW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 687 DEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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687 DEW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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