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M96 MVV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM96 MVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 121,575 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 120,129 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 116,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,783 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 115,763 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 109,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 106,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across the body (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,145 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,719 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,306 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 73,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front numberplate has a crack

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,625 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2012 70,954 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 67,132 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 67,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2010 63,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,534 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 61,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 55,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 50,009 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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M96 MVV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M96 MVV, 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 M96 MVV registered?

M96 MVV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M96 MVV safe to buy?

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