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M266 YGT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,529 mi
Last recorded98,529 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 YGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 98,529 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 95,619 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 95,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,771 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2023 90,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,012 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,473 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 71,906 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,460 miles

OIL LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES ETC.PLAY MISC SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT,.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 70,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OIL LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-CHASSIS-BRAKES ETC.PLAY MISC SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT,.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,770 miles

CORROSION-BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CORROSION-BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,570 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKES-R DISCS CORRODED-R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,570 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.BRAKES-R DISCS CORRODED-R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,844 miles

BIND O/S/F WHEEL.CORROSION-MISC BRAKE PIPES-HOSE FERRULES-MISC SUSPENSION COMPONENTS-O/S+N/S SILL ETC.R DISCS CORRODED-R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,659 miles

BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,659 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,945 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,121 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 52,121 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-CS

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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M266 YGT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M266 YGT, 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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M266 YGT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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