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M701 OKR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,558 mi
Last recorded39,558 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 OKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 39,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes and ferrules covered in wax oil

front shock absorber dust covers incomplete

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 38,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 37,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 35,164 miles

front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 16 May 2018 35,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 17 May 2017 34,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,288 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 33,288 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 32,544 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,111 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 28,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 28,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 26,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 25,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,369 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 9 May 2006 24,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 24,332 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 OKR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M701 OKR, 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

How do I check the history of M701 OKR?

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What year was M701 OKR registered?

M701 OKR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M701 OKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M701 OKR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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