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M659 PVN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

166,370 mi
Last recorded166,370 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM659 PVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 166,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 158,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 151,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion to components

Pass 28 Apr 2023 142,035 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 141,877 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both number plate lights are dim

Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,092 miles

number plate lamps dim.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 126,462 miles

Offside number plate lamp dim

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

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 23 May 2019 115,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 105,510 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 105,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 89,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 88,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 87,968 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,060 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,149 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,791 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 78,763 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,962 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 76,962 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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M659 PVN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M659 PVN, 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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M659 PVN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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