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M191 TOA

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM191 TOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,207 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 85,205 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire! (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,823 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 84,823 miles

Emissions not tested Due to erratic engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,622 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Jul 2020 84,618 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 May 2019 83,560 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

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

Pass 24 May 2018 82,752 miles

engine oil leak and both outer sills at rear corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 81,859 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner sill underneath corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 80,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 79,963 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 79,963 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,630 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,496 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 78,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r handbrake efficiency low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 77,908 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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M191 TOA 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 72.7%.

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 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 M191 TOA, 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 M191 TOA registered?

M191 TOA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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