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M238 CDM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,984 mi
Last recorded118,984 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,430 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 117,424 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2011 112,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front top suspention arm bushes slight play

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear discs poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2011 112,613 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front top suspention arm bushes slight play

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

rear discs poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 58,299 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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M238 CDM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M238 CDM, 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 M238 CDM registered?

M238 CDM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M238 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M238 CDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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