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M448 MYW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 MYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,152 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 77,588 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 75,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,680 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,965 miles

O/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 64,707 miles

vehicle is heavily modified intended for track use

Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,593 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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M448 MYW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M448 MYW, 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 M448 MYW registered?

M448 MYW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M448 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M448 MYW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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