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M125 SNP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 72,170 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor has corroded within 30cm of seat base mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arch has corroded within 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded within 30cm of seat base mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch has corroded within 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/inner sill corroded within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate has discoloured and delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

All 4 tyres are stretched on rims

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on all hoses are corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin I would advise replacement soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Door mirror is held with tape

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels/tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Screen wash bottle under nearside front wing is insecure, the bracket has corroded away, bottle could become detached

Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer/inner sill panel corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 70,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer/inner sill panel corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 70,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 70,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,478 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 63,091 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 63,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,814 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,724 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 60,724 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,779 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,043 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,218 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,977 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 47,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,742 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 44,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 41,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,737 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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M125 SNP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M125 SNP, 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 M125 SNP registered?

M125 SNP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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