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M387 TMM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,310 mi
Last recorded91,310 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM387 TMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 91,310 miles

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

all four tyres are over 10 years old - both o/s 2001, both n/s 2000

surface corrosion to majority of suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2024 91,189 miles

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

all four tyres are slightly stress cracked and over 10 years old - both o/s 2001, both n/s 2000

surface corrosion to majority of suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 90,583 miles

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

all four tyres are over 10 years old - both o/s 2001, both n/s 2000 - all are slightly stress cracked

surface corrosion to majority of suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 89,911 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,615 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,348 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,964 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,614 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,537 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,483 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sll suspention arms and components corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 29 May 2012 87,859 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 87,554 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,408 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,293 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,991 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 86,986 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 86,603 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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M387 TMM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M387 TMM, 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 M387 TMM registered?

M387 TMM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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