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E10 DRT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

184,823 mi
Last recorded184,823 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 DRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 184,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (e))

General under-body corrosion.

Fail 7 Mar 2026 184,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside & Offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (e))

General under-body corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2024 179,678 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 179,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 168,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 159,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake performance low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension rusty

front suspension rusty

plates covering chassis rails

Fail 17 May 2022 158,988 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake performance low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension rusty

front suspension rusty

plates covering chassis rails

Pass 3 Jun 2021 156,651 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 156,650 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 153,224 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 153,224 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 148,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 148,072 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 145,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX AREA ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 10 May 2017 145,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER CORRODED/HOLED (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak FROM ENGINE/GEARBOX AREA ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2016 140,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 136,596 miles

***ENGINE LEAKING OIL***

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 136,593 miles

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

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

***ENGINE LEAKING OIL***

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 132,079 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 132,060 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 126,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 123,910 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,355 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 119,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,152 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 111,152 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 110,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 109,884 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 109,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 107,146 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 103,024 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 103,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E10 DRT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E10 DRT, 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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E10 DRT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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