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M536 TDB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,311 mi
Last recorded136,311 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

RegistrationM536 TDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 136,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 136,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 130,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 130,432 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 16 Nov 2022 115,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,796 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,501 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,754 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,920 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 97,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 97,072 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 97,072 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,198 miles

slight surface corrosion ofsome brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 25 Feb 2011 95,198 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight surface corrosion ofsome brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 2 Mar 2010 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear hand brake effort slightly low

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[ underside]

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,527 miles

offside rear hand brake effort slightly low

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[ underside]

Pass 28 Feb 2009 91,655 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 27 Feb 2009 91,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 28 Feb 2008 89,874 miles

some corrosion to both front jacking points not within any prescribed areas. all round general surface corrosion of underside

Fail 28 Feb 2008 89,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

some corrosion to both front jacking points not within any prescribed areas. all round general surface corrosion of underside

Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 84,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 77,867 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 77,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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M536 TDB 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 59.3%.

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 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 M536 TDB, 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 M536 TDB registered?

M536 TDB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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