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M968 BHK

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,334 mi
Last recorded167,334 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 BHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 167,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 167,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general underside corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 167,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2022 166,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 166,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 164,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Various balljoint dust covers perished

Pass 3 Oct 2020 163,728 miles

Front tyres low on the inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2019 162,548 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 157,206 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2016 152,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no high level stop light

Fail 13 Oct 2016 152,093 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no high level stop light

Pass 17 Oct 2015 146,028 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 146,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 141,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

no high level stop light

Fail 16 Oct 2014 141,588 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

no high level stop light

Pass 15 Oct 2013 138,483 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 138,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,718 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 132,718 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 119,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 111,651 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 111,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 109,878 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,766 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 104,660 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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M968 BHK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M968 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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What year was M968 BHK registered?

M968 BHK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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