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HIB 790

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 790
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 99,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,323 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 87,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,457 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,899 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 86,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 85,377 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,728 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 79,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,005 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,874 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 73,328 miles

both rear tyres are in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,211 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 65,732 miles

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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HIB 790 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 HIB 790, 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 HIB 790 registered?

HIB 790 is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is HIB 790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIB 790 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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