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M855 YWE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

227,295 mi
Last recorded227,295 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 YWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 227,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 222,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor within 30 cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 222,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor within 30 cms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 217,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 212,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 205,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 198,345 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 192,923 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 187,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 175,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 168,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 158,116 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 158,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 149,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 140,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 132,992 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 132,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 127,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 118,066 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 105,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 101,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,315 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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M855 YWE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M855 YWE, 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 M855 YWE registered?

M855 YWE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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