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M82 GPC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,310 mi
Last recorded26,310 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

RegistrationM82 GPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 26,310 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 26,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 26,100 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 25,931 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 25,931 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 25,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 25,174 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 24,152 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front brake hose clip not fitted correctly but is secure

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,108 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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M82 GPC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M82 GPC, 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 M82 GPC registered?

M82 GPC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M82 GPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M82 GPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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