1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M170 MVV
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 173,511 km. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 173,511 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M170 MVV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2023
- 173,511 km recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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M170 MVV Odometer History
- 06/04/2006141,288 km
- 17/05/2007144,812 km+3,524 km
- 12/06/2008146,070 mi
- 16/06/2009147,656 mi+1,586 mi
- 16/07/2010149,351 mi+1,695 mi
- 20/07/2010149,531 mi+180 mi
- 03/08/201151,489 mi-98,042 mi
- 03/08/201151,489 mi
- 06/09/2012155,171 mi+103,682 mi
- 07/09/2012155,171 mi
- 05/09/2013155,855 mi+684 mi
- 05/09/2013155,855 mi
- 12/09/2014157,808 mi+1,953 mi
- 14/09/2015160,050 mi+2,242 mi
- 06/09/2016162,644 km
- 05/09/201765,766 mi
- 11/09/2018167,638 mi+101,872 mi
- 09/09/2020170,032 mi+2,394 mi
- 29/04/202272,371 mi-97,661 mi
- 13/05/2022172,392 km
- 06/07/2023173,511 km+1,119 km
Average of roughly 1,868 km per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M170 MVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (M170 MVV) between April 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”.
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