1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M343 OBD
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 145,618 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M343 OBD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 145,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M343 OBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (M343 OBD) between March 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
M343 OBD Mileage History
- 14/03/2006119,326 mi
- 15/03/2006119,327 mi+1 mi
- 23/02/2007122,579 km
- 03/04/2007122,821 mi
- 16/05/2008127,240 mi+4,419 mi
- 20/05/2009130,399 mi+3,159 mi
- 24/06/2010135,751 mi+5,352 mi
- 24/08/2024137,632 mi+1,881 mi
- 31/08/2024137,640 mi+8 mi
- 05/09/2025139,763 mi+2,123 mi
- 26/08/2026145,618 mi+5,855 mi
- 26/08/2026145,618 mi
Average of roughly 1,286 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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.
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