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M35 BCW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,392 mi
Last recorded106,392 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 BCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 103,707 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 103,706 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,266 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 103,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,164 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,162 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,297 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,105 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 97,104 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,037 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 88,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,664 miles

non cat test carried out in conjunction with page 9 section 7.3 mot tester manual

Pass 31 Oct 2009 77,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 70,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 66,648 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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M35 BCW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M35 BCW, 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 M35 BCW registered?

M35 BCW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M35 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M35 BCW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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