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M486 EAF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,463 mi
Last recorded137,463 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 EAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 137,463 miles

Nearside Front corosion on wing

Offside Rear corosion on arch

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

black paint under body covering repairs

Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,259 miles

black paint under body covering repairs

corrossion under body and parts

Fail 12 Apr 2025 137,246 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired all patches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

black paint under body covering repairs

corrossion under body and parts

Fail 3 Mar 2025 137,231 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure inner wing inscure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside sill corroded

black paint under body covering repairs

corrossion under body

Pass 31 Jan 2024 136,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced loos (5.3.3 (b) (i))

black paint on under body

Pass 1 Feb 2023 136,484 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 136,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 136,057 miles

both rear sills corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 136,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 135,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 125,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,557 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 134,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 129,154 miles

all pipes greased

Fail 1 Aug 2015 129,154 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,629 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightley corroded

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

offside rear outer sill slightley corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 127,742 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill slightley corroded

offside rear outer sill slightley corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 126,038 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 123,909 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 119,804 miles

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

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

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

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

steering wheel cover loose (side to side)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 119,804 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

steering wheel cover loose (side to side)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,378 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 113,216 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 106,210 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 106,019 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight smear from both front wipers

Pass 25 May 2007 97,096 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 88,327 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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M486 EAF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M486 EAF, 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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M486 EAF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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