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MAZ 2981

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,199 mi
Last recorded29,199 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2981
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 29,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 28,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,060 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 28,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 27,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,064 miles

0ffside rear outer sill outer skin corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 25,750 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,097 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,810 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,810 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,592 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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MAZ 2981 is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MAZ 2981, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MAZ 2981?

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What year was MAZ 2981 registered?

MAZ 2981 is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is MAZ 2981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 2981 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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