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M882 TWT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,357 mi
Last recorded70,357 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM882 TWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside [rear]facing bush cracked/deteriiated ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside [rear]facing bush cracked/deteirated! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 67,364 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill insufficient weld, not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill insufficient weld, must be seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not seam welded insufficient weld (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis section plates insufficient weld, must be seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,834 miles

Front underside covered in underseal

Rear covered in underseal

Fail 20 Apr 2024 66,828 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front underside covered in underseal

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

Rear covered in underseal

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,545 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 66,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,141 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 64,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 61,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 60,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake nearly on max travel

n/plates deteriorated

washers n/w fully

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,673 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 53,672 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 49,413 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,824 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 40,824 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M882 TWT 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 M882 TWT, 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 M882 TWT registered?

M882 TWT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M882 TWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M882 TWT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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