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705 AGE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,174 mi
Last recorded96,174 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration705 AGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perishing and cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2021 92,742 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres slightly perishing and cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 91,028 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,681 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,264 miles

surface corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,162 miles

long handbrake lever travel/performance fine

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,431 miles

corrosion evident n/s/r sill

front roadssprings corroded

oil leak(s)

surfaace corrosion underbody/suspension

surface corrossion o/s/f steel brake pipe

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,563 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,585 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both door sills corroded at rear whell arches

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,275 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,591 miles

both front wings /lower/sill areas corroded heavily.....

both o/s tyres 3.0 mm

corrosion developing o/s / f floor........

exhaust corroded!....

front pads appear low! discs corroded..

Fail 15 Oct 2008 69,591 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front wings /lower/sill areas corroded heavily.....

both o/s tyres 3.0 mm

corrosion developing o/s / f floor........

exhaust corroded!....

front pads appear low! discs corroded..

Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,233 miles

corrosion evident rear sills

front roadsprings corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 60,361 miles

CORROSION STARTING REAR SILLS (LOWER)

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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705 AGE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 705 AGE, 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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What year was 705 AGE registered?

705 AGE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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