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M684 JLJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,776 mi
Last recorded6,776 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM684 JLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 6,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 6,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 6,690 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 6,659 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension units rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 6,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension units corroding

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 6,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension units corroding

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 6,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension units corroding.

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 6,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

suspension components generally corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 6,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

suspension components generally corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 6,504 miles

All front & rear suspension components very rusty

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,486 miles

All front & rear suspension components rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 6,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension components very rusty

all tyres cracking between treads and in side walls

Fail 25 Aug 2016 6,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all suspension components very rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracking between treads and in side walls

Pass 19 Aug 2015 6,336 miles

all tyres slight perishing and cracks within tread, age?

Fail 18 Aug 2015 6,336 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres slight perishing and cracks within tread, age?

Pass 6 Aug 2014 6,328 miles

small cracks front tyres .

Pass 29 Aug 2013 6,322 miles

corrosion underside, cracks o.s.f. tyre tread.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 6,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion underside, cracks o.s.f. tyre tread.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 6,167 miles

underside corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 6,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,067 miles

corrosion o.s.r. sill, corrosion underside.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 6,062 miles

corrosion o.s. sill, corrosion under side.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,010 miles

rear discs rusty,corrosion o.s.r. sill, corrosion underside.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 6,005 miles

corrosion underside.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 5,940 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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M684 JLJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 M684 JLJ, 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 M684 JLJ registered?

M684 JLJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1994.

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