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M617 RWG

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,501 mi
Last recorded103,501 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 RWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 103,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 102,134 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,531 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE LOWER CILL PANEL...

CORROSION IN TOP OF OFFSIDE CILL PANEL...

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED...

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT...

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR CROSS MEMBER AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Fail 20 Oct 2011 97,531 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE LOWER CILL PANEL...

CORROSION IN TOP OF OFFSIDE CILL PANEL...

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED...

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT...

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR CROSS MEMBER AND SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,705 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 89,693 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M617 RWG is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M617 RWG, 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 M617 RWG registered?

M617 RWG is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1994.

Is M617 RWG safe to buy?

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