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GIG 9286

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,306 mi
Last recorded217,306 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 9286
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 217,306 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 217,232 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 215,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before silencer. will weld! (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 215,616 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe see fail sheet for details (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 213,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 213,032 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 211,759 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 211,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 211,052 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 210,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 208,880 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 207,281 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 11 Jul 2016 205,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 205,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 205,215 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 205,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 204,850 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 203,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 203,554 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 202,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 189,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 170,879 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 151,366 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 135,867 miles

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

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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GIG 9286 is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GIG 9286, 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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GIG 9286 is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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