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M460 ALT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM460 ALT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 112,110 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 112,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 111,691 miles

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

underbody\suspension covered in underseal

Pass 5 May 2022 111,621 miles

Chassis is heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 111,291 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 27 May 2020 110,796 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 31 May 2019 110,304 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 110,303 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater inoperative

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 110,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 106,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 98,139 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,098 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2012 95,465 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 95,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,782 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 84,725 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 81,892 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre silencer corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split on edge clearing screen ok

Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,065 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 79,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NEAR SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL CORRODED THROUGH.OFF SIDE QUARTER PANEL CORRODED.THESE PANELS ARE NOT SUPPORTING PANELS.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 75,879 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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M460 ALT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M460 ALT, 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 M460 ALT registered?

M460 ALT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M460 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M460 ALT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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