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M47 ALY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,577 mi
Last recorded32,577 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 ALY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 32,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 32,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 32,163 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 32,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 32,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,877 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 30,891 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,320 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,733 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread & close to limit.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,975 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,608 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread.

Offside front tyre wear on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,772 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,795 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,043 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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M47 ALY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M47 ALY, 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 M47 ALY registered?

M47 ALY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1994.

Is M47 ALY safe to buy?

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