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M673 RTX

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,866 mi
Last recorded182,866 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM673 RTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 182,866 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 182,829 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 173,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 173,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 172,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 172,431 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 170,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 169,492 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 168,821 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 168,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 167,554 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 166,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 165,158 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 161,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 155,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 154,683 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 154,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 152,288 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 152,288 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 144,214 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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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M673 RTX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M673 RTX, 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 M673 RTX registered?

M673 RTX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M673 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M673 RTX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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