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C3 PHW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,338 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight chips in windscreen,slight wear to pedal rubbers,slight damp in boot,slight bind to all brakes,forward undershield cracked,slight surface corrosion to underbody parts & fittings.all shock gaiters perished/split

Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,217 miles

parts of boot floor covered,slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings,slight oil leak.front & rear shock absorber gaiters perished/split,slight bind to all brakes.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,549 miles

boot floor covered,slight oil leak,slight surface corrosion to underbody panelling,parts & fittings,front undershield fitted,front & rear shock absorber gaiters split,slight bind to osr brake

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,060 miles

front and rear shock absorber dust covers split.

slight oil leak.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,662 miles

front shock absorber dust boots split,slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings,slight oil leak,parts of boot floor & inner rear wheel arches covered

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,137 miles

slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings,slight oil leak,all shock absorber dust boots perished/split,

Fail 23 Jun 2010 75,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings,slight oil leak,all shock absorber dust boots perished/split,

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,289 miles

wiper blades slightly smearing,all shock absorber dust boots split,front undertray fitted,slight surface corrosion to underbody.parts & fittings,slight corrosion to exhaust system.inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered

Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,553 miles

all shock absorber dust boots split.front undertray fitted,parts of boot floor & inner rear arches covered

Pass 24 Jun 2006 71,071 miles

ft shock dust boots split,slight imbalance to rear f+h/brake,inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered.

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 PHW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 PHW registered?

C3 PHW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1994.

Is C3 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PHW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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