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M253 ALX

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 ALX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 71,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 70,908 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 70,434 miles

Rear rear lower subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,220 miles

Rear lower subframe & suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2021 70,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s lower suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front o/s lower suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower rear lower subframe and suspension component's showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,811 miles

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 17 May 2019 69,803 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,546 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,372 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 68,385 miles

drivers wiper blade splitting

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,206 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear sill ends corroded and in poor condition

n/s/f anti roll bar link incorectly fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,240 miles

both headlight patterns poor

nearside rear outer sill skin holed not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,603 miles

Front number plate not marked BSAU 145

Slight corrosion N/S/R outer sill

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,359 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R outer sill

Front number plate not BSAU 145

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 62,258 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Corrosion to N/S/R outer sill

Front number plate not BSAU 145

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 59,974 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 59,974 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,834 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 58,811 miles

Offside 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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M253 ALX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M253 ALX, 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 M253 ALX registered?

M253 ALX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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