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M116 OMS

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM116 OMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 94,779 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jul 2015 93,229 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,878 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,376 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,441 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 89,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 88,824 miles

o/s & n/s rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2010 88,233 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 87,357 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,148 miles

Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 71,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 65,165 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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M116 OMS is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M116 OMS, 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 M116 OMS registered?

M116 OMS is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M116 OMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M116 OMS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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