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M867 BHK

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

272,643 mi
Last recorded272,643 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM867 BHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 272,643 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 272,643 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 265,927 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 262,269 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 202,206 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

bonnet stay missing

lambda sensor wire cut at catalytic convertor

mass air flow metre not plugged in

Pass 7 Jun 2022 259,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 258,052 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 255,576 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

rear lamps tinted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 253,253 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 246,469 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 246,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 233,593 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 214,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 193,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 158,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 158,308 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 151,056 miles

front heat shield loose, lubricated rear hand brake linkages

Pass 26 Feb 2011 146,939 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 146,933 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 134,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 121,880 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 110,388 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 93,743 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 93,743 miles

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 13 Feb 2006 77,478 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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M867 BHK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M867 BHK, 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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M867 BHK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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