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1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M164 BCW

M164 BCW

1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1994. Recorded mileage 159,205 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Odometer
159,205 km
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1839cc

M164 BCW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2026
  • 159,205 km recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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M164 BCW Odometer History

  1. 12/06/2024154,620 km
  2. 11/06/2025157,526 km+2,906 km
  3. 04/08/2025157,573 km+47 km
  4. 16/09/2025157,575 km+2 km
  5. 28/08/2026159,205 km+1,630 km

Average of roughly 2,075 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M164 BCW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 06:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (M164 BCW) between June 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”.

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