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M698 NCF

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,535 mi
Last recorded103,535 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 NCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 103,535 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 103,201 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Fail 9 Jul 2025 103,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 22 Jul 2024 102,598 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 102,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 101,617 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 101,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,230 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,023 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,009 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension is fully rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,887 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 96,081 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 91,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside inner sill rear corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,973 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,882 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 75,754 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 75,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front brake tight

under side of vehicle starting to rust

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2006 72,588 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s front brake tight

windscreen damaged

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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M698 NCF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M698 NCF, 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 M698 NCF registered?

M698 NCF is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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