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M149 VEB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,015 mi
Last recorded155,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 VEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 155,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 155,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 154,351 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 153,233 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 153,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 152,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 150,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 142,667 miles

parking brake high

Fail 22 Jan 2019 142,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake high

Pass 24 Jan 2018 138,978 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,653 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 132,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 128,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 128,688 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 124,156 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 124,156 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 117,652 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 112,360 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 112,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 107,563 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2011 107,562 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn on inner surfaces

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,035 miles

steering and suspension parts corroded

underbody corroded eg sills floors ect

Pass 4 Dec 2009 97,865 miles

front and rear suspension parts coroaded

nearside and offside inner sills slightly coroaded

nearside rear sill small hole not near bodys mounting

slight damage to nearside rear chassis leg

Fail 4 Dec 2009 97,865 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear suspension parts coroaded

nearside and offside inner sills slightly coroaded

nearside rear sill small hole not near bodys mounting

slight damage to nearside rear chassis leg

Pass 29 Dec 2008 92,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear and nearside front sills corroded

washer bottle holder corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,745 miles

4 hub caps fitted front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,848 miles

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

front pads loose in carrier

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2005 72,777 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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M149 VEB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M149 VEB, 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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M149 VEB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1994.

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