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B25 TJH

1993 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 TJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 125,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 17%

service brake only just met efficiency requirements 59%

Fail 27 Jul 2023 125,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 17%

service brake only just met efficiency requirements 59%

Fail 26 May 2017 119,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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 21 Sep 2016 117,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 102,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,997 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 93,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,759 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,759 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,274 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,376 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 87,478 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 87,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 82,653 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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B25 TJH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 111,855 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B25 TJH, 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 33 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 B25 TJH registered?

B25 TJH is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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