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M769 YRN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,641 mi
Last recorded171,641 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM769 YRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 171,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 169,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 165,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 159,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 154,176 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 148,043 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 142,709 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 142,709 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 135,944 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 126,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 109,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 101,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 81,491 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2006 76,683 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M769 YRN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M769 YRN, 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 M769 YRN registered?

M769 YRN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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