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A5 RHY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,667 mi
Last recorded19,667 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 19,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 19,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 19,596 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 19,573 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 19,433 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,425 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2014 18,925 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,737 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 18,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,801 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 17,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,447 miles

all tyres slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,104 miles

N/S/F tyre has large radial cracks

N/S/R tyre has large radial cracks

O/S/F tyre has large radial cracks

O/S/R tyre has large radial cracks also inner wall cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 16,720 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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A5 RHY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 RHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 RHY registered?

A5 RHY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is A5 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 RHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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