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M802 TNT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,036 mi
Last recorded138,036 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM802 TNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,036 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 138,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr inner sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, nsr. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 137,277 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 137,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 135,904 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 135,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Y piece split (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 133,736 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring weak

Fail 22 Mar 2019 133,681 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring weak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 131,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,902 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 123,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted maybe (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 116,099 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 116,099 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 101,542 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall has some cracks

Fail 2 Aug 2012 101,455 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall has some cracks

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,909 miles

all tyres have slight cracking to walls

Fail 23 Jun 2011 96,909 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres have slight cracking to walls

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,675 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 84,307 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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M802 TNT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M802 TNT, 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 M802 TNT registered?

M802 TNT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M802 TNT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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