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M161 RRO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,360 mi
Last recorded72,360 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 RRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components are rusting

offside front floor /inner sill are corroded with a hole (not a prescribed area)

offside inner sill areas corroding

rear anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Fail 22 Apr 2026 72,334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components are rusting

offside front floor /inner sill are corroded with a hole (not a prescribed area)

offside inner sill areas corroding

rear anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2025 72,092 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BENEFIT OF DOUBT GIVEN -- yellow chalk in line with x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2024 71,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2024 71,662 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,252 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hose's have corrosion on the ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn works intermittantly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at union for flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroding at the union for the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear sidelights pulse slightly when the indicators/hazards are active (4.2.3 (c))

Wipers smearing

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2022 71,223 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hose's have corrosion on the ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn works intermittantly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding at union for flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroding at the union for the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear sidelights pulse slightly when the indicators/hazards are active (4.2.3 (c))

Wipers smearing

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,020 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 70,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,988 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,291 miles

all suspension bushes starting to perish

surface corrosin to all underbody components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 66,291 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

n/s/r tyre tyre starting to crack and perish

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished no cords visable at time of test

surface corrosin to all underbody components

Pass 17 May 2013 64,932 miles

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch and behind arch liner area

heavy corrosion to main suspension conponents and body / chassis area,s

Fail 13 May 2013 64,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch and behind arch liner area

exhaust system to catalyst joint blowing

heavy corrosion to main suspension conponents and body / chassis area,s

Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,408 miles

oall tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls and tread not to cords at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,379 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 62,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,076 miles

corrosion to off side outer sill next to seat belt ancourage not to excess at time of test

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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M161 RRO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M161 RRO, 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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M161 RRO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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