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B20 OBY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,468 mi
Last recorded96,468 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 OBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,468 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,388 miles

All around wheel arches slightly corroded but not likely to cause injury or a sharp edge/ projection

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,205 miles

All around wheel arches slightly corroded but not likely to cause injury or a sharp edge/ projection

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,195 miles

All wheel arches corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 95,991 miles

All brake pipes rusty

All under body rusty

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2015 95,988 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

All brake pipes rusty

All under body rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 95,487 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 94,985 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 94,445 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 94,007 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,250 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight binding at n/s front brake

surface corrosion at underside of vehicle treat with waxoil

Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2008 89,225 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 84,546 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 78,996 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 78,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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B20 OBY 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 72.2%.

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 B20 OBY, 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 B20 OBY registered?

B20 OBY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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