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M13 VAD

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,095 mi
Last recorded51,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 VAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 51,095 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All waxoyled, not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All waxoyled. Offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Under side of car waxoyled.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside of car waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 49,886 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,428 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 49,296 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 49,266 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 2 May 2016 48,972 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 48,734 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2014 48,360 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 47,931 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 47,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,669 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,231 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 46,017 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 46,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,655 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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M13 VAD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M13 VAD, 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 M13 VAD registered?

M13 VAD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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