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M798 PEP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,714 mi
Last recorded65,714 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 PEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,714 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,558 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,017 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 65,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2022 65,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,688 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 64,463 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 63,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 62,844 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 61,838 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 61,838 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 61,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,616 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,918 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,624 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,025 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 55,606 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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M798 PEP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M798 PEP, 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 M798 PEP registered?

M798 PEP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M798 PEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M798 PEP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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