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M780 YGN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,114 mi
Last recorded102,114 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 YGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 102,114 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 100,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 95,635 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 94,237 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 94,233 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,642 miles

Offside Front inner wing panel showing corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 90,310 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 89,791 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 88,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 87,585 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,220 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 86,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,515 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 84,509 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,692 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,838 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 72,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M780 YGN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M780 YGN, 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 M780 YGN registered?

M780 YGN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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