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M701 BAM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 BAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,560 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,121 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,359 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,950 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,999 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion to rear sill

Pass 14 Jun 2018 80,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,599 miles

after market interior mirror fitted drivers view is impaired ???????

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,599 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part offside and nearside (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

after market interior mirror fitted drivers view is impaired ???????

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear end of sill/ arch slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 74,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear end of sill/ arch slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe tube nut damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 73,310 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,924 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 71,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 68,584 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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M701 BAM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M701 BAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M701 BAM registered?

M701 BAM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M701 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M701 BAM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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