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M235 XCR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,732 mi
Last recorded91,732 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 XCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 91,732 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,040 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,925 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,827 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,589 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,306 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,946 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 88,510 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,434 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,475 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,137 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,137 miles

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

nearside rear brake performance weak

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill at rear

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,479 miles

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 81,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 81,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,872 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 78,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M235 XCR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 M235 XCR, 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 M235 XCR registered?

M235 XCR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M235 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M235 XCR 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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