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M871 YWE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,460 mi
Last recorded117,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM871 YWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 117,460 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub

car heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,027 miles

sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 114,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 113,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 112,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhuast loud

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,199 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,570 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front nearside binding slightly wearing pad quicker (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres Show age related cracks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Washer jet poor

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 82,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Washer jet poor

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,949 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 76,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,760 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 74,734 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 72,236 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 67,200 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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M871 YWE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M871 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 M871 YWE registered?

M871 YWE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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