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M799 SSX

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,090 mi
Last recorded11,090 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 SSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 11,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 11,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 11,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 10,998 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 10,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 10,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 10,751 miles

Offside Front slave cylinder leaking

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 10,524 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 10,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 10,186 miles

both front wings (lower) been cut and insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2016 1,070 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

both front wings (lower) been cut and insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 9,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 9,597 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,343 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,991 miles

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

front lower wings at sill corroded weak.sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 8,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 7,559 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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M799 SSX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M799 SSX, 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 M799 SSX registered?

M799 SSX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M799 SSX safe to buy?

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