1994 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M862 BMB
1994 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 120,781 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M862 BMB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 120,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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.
M862 BMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-5 (M862 BMB) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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 (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
M862 BMB Mileage History
- 14/09/200681,075 km
- 29/10/200793,080 mi
- 29/10/200793,080 mi
- 24/10/2008101,411 km
- 28/10/2008101,501 mi
- 22/10/2009111,326 mi+9,825 mi
- 29/10/2009111,326 mi
- 25/10/2010121,122 mi+9,796 mi
- 19/07/2018128,595 mi+7,473 mi
- 02/09/2019129,356 mi+761 mi
- 01/09/2020129,970 mi+614 mi
- 19/08/2021143,733 km
- 01/09/2022150,698 km+6,965 km
- 16/09/2023120,121 mi
- 22/09/2024120,146 mi+25 mi
- 23/10/2025120,781 mi+635 mi
Average of roughly 2,078 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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