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M163 TJW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,126 mi
Last recorded41,126 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 TJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,126 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 41,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 41,012 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 40,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,559 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,216 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 40,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,482 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,335 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake flex hose ends corroded

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,171 miles

all brake flex hose ends corroded

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2008 39,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,582 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,114 miles

stone chip in windscreen †all 4 brake flex hose ends corroded

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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M163 TJW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M163 TJW, 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 M163 TJW registered?

M163 TJW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M163 TJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M163 TJW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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