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M65 MVV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,327 mi
Last recorded71,327 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 MVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 71,327 miles

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

Nearside parking brake weak

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,324 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside hand brake weak

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,321 miles

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

parking brake afficiency only just met, nearside readings weak.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,217 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,176 miles

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

oil leaks (engine and rear differential)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,115 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,774 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,082 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,428 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,946 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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M65 MVV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M65 MVV, 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 M65 MVV registered?

M65 MVV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1994.

Is M65 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M65 MVV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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