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M821 HPL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,247 mi
Last recorded52,247 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 HPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 52,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 51,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,520 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,395 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,296 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 50,999 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 50,999 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,720 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 50,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,628 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 49,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,859 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 43,682 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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M821 HPL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 M821 HPL, 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 M821 HPL registered?

M821 HPL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1994.

Is M821 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M821 HPL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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