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J500 NDY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 NDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 132,007 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 126,771 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 121,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aii 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,710 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed (near sill)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 118,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded and holed (near sill)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 118,168 miles

all brake pipes have slight corrosion at places

both front lower wings corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 118,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes have slight corrosion at places

both front lower wings corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 118,037 miles

brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,176 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 117,176 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 112,774 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 112,366 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 11 Aug 2008 112,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2007 111,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 106,219 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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J500 NDY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J500 NDY, 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 J500 NDY registered?

J500 NDY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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