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M31 JAP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 JAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 88,587 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 76,538 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 64,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 53,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,892 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 40,892 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 37,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 37,686 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,491 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 37,485 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,249 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 35,249 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,677 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 31,550 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,539 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,963 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,389 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 23,434 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2009 23,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 17,293 miles

both front tyres cracking on wall/tread

Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,101 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 11,101 miles

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

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

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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M31 JAP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M31 JAP, 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 M31 JAP registered?

M31 JAP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M31 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 JAP shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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