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M466 TOB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,533 mi
Last recorded129,533 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 TOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 129,533 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 128,793 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 128,032 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 127,235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 125,698 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 125,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.92% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.93% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 124,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 124,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 21 kg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 119,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 116,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 113,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 110,268 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 110,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2015 106,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 103,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,211 miles

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

Suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,489 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear subframe

Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,922 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 78,095 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,984 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,493 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 68,946 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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M466 TOB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M466 TOB, 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 M466 TOB registered?

M466 TOB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M466 TOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M466 TOB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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