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M828 HPL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

176,328 mi
Last recorded176,328 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 HPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 176,328 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 176,066 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 175,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 175,874 miles

General corrosion on front and rear suspension

General corrosion under body

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 175,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 175,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 175,238 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion evident to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2019 171,799 miles

Both front wings corroded at the sills, not within prescribed areas, or affecting strength

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front brake binding slightly, affecting brake results (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet partially blocked, still provides adequate fluid to screen

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded, previous repairs evident (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded, previous repairs evident (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside of 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 168,239 miles

Engine oil leak noted

Lower sills corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2018 168,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine oil leak noted

Lower sills corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 167,346 miles

suspension components+sills+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2016 166,812 miles

offside front tyre perishing

suspension components+sills+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,

Pass 24 Feb 2015 166,146 miles

suspension components+sills+brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2014 165,548 miles

Nearside wiper blade rubber deteriorated and starting to split

Pass 19 Feb 2013 164,081 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 163,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 162,493 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 161,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 160,300 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 158,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 155,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 152,890 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 152,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M828 HPL 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 91.3%.

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 M828 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 M828 HPL registered?

M828 HPL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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