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M752 XOW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,219 mi
Last recorded94,219 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM752 XOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 93,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,340 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 90,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 89,333 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 87,897 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 87,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 87,191 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 87,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,351 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,351 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 63,845 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 58,841 miles

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2008 58,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,647 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,919 miles

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

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

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

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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M752 XOW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M752 XOW, 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 M752 XOW registered?

M752 XOW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M752 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M752 XOW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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