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BAZ 7842

1993 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,886 mi
Last recorded183,886 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-5111,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 7842
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 183,886 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 177,638 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 177,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 173,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 168,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 163,378 miles

all tyres close to limit and cracking slightly

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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BAZ 7842 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BAZ 7842, 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 BAZ 7842 registered?

BAZ 7842 is a 1993 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is BAZ 7842 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 7842 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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