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M138 CDM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,712 mi
Last recorded106,712 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 106,712 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 100,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2011 100,098 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 84,569 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 80,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,836 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 71,836 miles

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

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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M138 CDM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M138 CDM, 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 M138 CDM registered?

M138 CDM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M138 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 CDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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