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M354 XBK

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,189 mi
Last recorded137,189 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 XBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 137,189 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 137,186 miles

Central Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 136,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 136,522 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,757 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 135,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 134,636 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 134,635 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 133,775 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 133,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 132,817 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,289 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 131,289 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 128,756 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 128,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 127,661 miles

Offside corrosion on chassis rail

Pass 21 Aug 2015 126,268 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 124,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 122,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 121,317 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 120,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,131 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 116,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 116,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 113,337 miles

advise hand brake travel

advise o/s/r n/s/r outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2008 113,337 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise hand brake travel

advise o/s/r n/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 111,304 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 107,310 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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M354 XBK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M354 XBK, 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 M354 XBK registered?

M354 XBK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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