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C3 JNY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,985 mi
Last recorded98,985 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,985 miles

Nearside Rear rear of sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2025 97,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 97,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,336 miles

front tyres slightly worn out of shape

Fail 20 Apr 2021 97,336 miles

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

front tyres slightly worn out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,708 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 96,708 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 93,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 90,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 89,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,631 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,631 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C3 JNY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C3 JNY, 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 C3 JNY registered?

C3 JNY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is C3 JNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 JNY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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