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M13 OWL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,418 mi
Last recorded124,418 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 OWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,418 miles

Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose front bumper and wings. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body kit fitted is non standard and incomplete.

Nearside Front Brake hose becoming slightly tight in a right hand lock.

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 124,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at centre flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component insecurely attached wishbone front and rear bolts insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Both Track rod end lock nut on rack and on pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component insecurely attached wishbone front and rear bolts insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut on rack and pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached rear most wishbone bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt burst and insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper ball joint lock nut ineffective (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All McPherson strut platform lock nuts insecure .

Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose front bumper and wings. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body kit fitted is non standard and incomplete.

Nearside Front Brake hose becoming slightly tight in a right hand lock.

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,391 miles

n/s front lower ball joint is partly worn

o/s rear tyre quite badly worn on outside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 123,391 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front lower ball joint is partly worn

o/s rear tyre quite badly worn on outside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 119,353 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 119,353 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

o/s front & o/s rear metal brake pip[es are slightly corroded

o/s front shocker bottom nut has no lock washer

Fail 7 Dec 2013 114,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 114,675 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,726 miles

Both sill have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2011 112,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both sill have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,020 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 108,010 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 104,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

has square front registration plate

Pass 29 Jul 2008 104,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 103,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 103,428 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 93,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 93,362 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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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M13 OWL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M13 OWL, 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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M13 OWL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1994.

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