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M678 YWE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

211,510 mi
Last recorded211,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 YWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 211,510 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 211,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 208,993 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 208,903 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 207,357 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 203,899 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 200,641 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 195,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 189,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 182,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 174,396 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 174,396 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 156,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 148,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 136,445 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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M678 YWE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M678 YWE, 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 M678 YWE registered?

M678 YWE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M678 YWE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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