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M162 VEB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,398 mi
Last recorded111,398 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 VEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 111,398 miles

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

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

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

underside coated in underseal

Pass 10 May 2024 109,566 miles

All suspension arms + subframes have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner arch chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Inner inner arch corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 109,542 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

All suspension arms + subframes have surface corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Inner inner arch corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 109,220 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded ....

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 109,220 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded ....

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 107,444 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded with in 30cm of anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 rear mountings missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 103,606 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded iner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 100,703 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,232 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,151 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 92,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,443 miles

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

front pads worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,910 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,629 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 82,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,855 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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M162 VEB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M162 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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What year was M162 VEB registered?

M162 VEB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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