1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M382 CCA
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 118,114 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M382 CCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 118,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M382 CCA Mileage History
- 13/05/2022117,389 mi
- 13/06/2024117,649 mi+260 mi
- 13/06/2024117,649 mi
- 26/06/2025118,112 mi+463 mi
- 01/07/2025118,114 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M382 CCA MOT History
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 (M382 CCA) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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