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C8 WDB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

199,203 mi
Last recorded199,203 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 199,203 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 186,684 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 181,194 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 176,498 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 176,011 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear chassis and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 176,011 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear chassis and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 172,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to under body

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 171,440 miles

Corrosion to under body

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 169,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 167,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 166,500 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 162,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 158,396 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 149,827 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 149,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 141,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fog light faded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 141,406 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fog light faded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 130,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 126,617 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 126,617 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,132 miles

front brake pads are worn slightly low

rear discs are corroded

slight corrosion to all coil springs

Fail 7 Apr 2009 121,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads are worn slightly low

rear discs are corroded

slight corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 4 Dec 2007 113,627 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 113,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 107,875 miles

brake pads getting low on rear

horn starting to grate

Fail 2 Dec 2006 107,875 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads getting low on rear

horn starting to grate

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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C8 WDB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C8 WDB, 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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C8 WDB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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