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M438 NTA

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,938 mi
Last recorded130,938 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 NTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 130,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,365 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 129,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,518 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 127,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,304 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,916 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,771 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 123,768 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 122,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 119,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 115,158 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 115,158 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 112,477 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 106,964 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 106,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 99,548 miles

speedo is in kilometers

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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M438 NTA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M438 NTA, 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 M438 NTA registered?

M438 NTA is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M438 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 NTA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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