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M101 SMJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 SMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,455 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,316 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 92,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,858 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 90,435 miles

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

o/s front chassis corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,126 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 90,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 89,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,909 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 88,909 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 86,154 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 86,152 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 81,639 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 81,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M101 SMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M101 SMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M101 SMJ?

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What year was M101 SMJ registered?

M101 SMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M101 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M101 SMJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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