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M154 RKS

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM154 RKS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,060 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,986 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Coorosion on both subframes and suspension arms not considered excessive for refusal

Several suspension bushes perished but not allowing excessive movement

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,413 miles

extensive weilding repairs to varous places all covered in protective cover

varous places starting to corrode

Pass 10 May 2011 83,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes coated in protective coat

Pass 19 May 2010 80,413 miles

extensive weilding repairs carried out and covered in protective coating

most metal brake pipes covered in protective coating

Fail 13 May 2010 80,378 miles

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

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

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

extensive weilding repairs carried out and covered in protective coating

most metal brake pipes covered in protective coating

Pass 8 May 2009 74,456 miles

advise slight play n/side front hub advise front brake discs to inside slightly pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2009 74,441 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,300 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 73,279 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 71,009 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 71,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

FLOOR CONNECTING TO O/S OUTER SILL CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS.

O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALLJOINT HAS PLAY.

Pass 17 May 2006 65,118 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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M154 RKS is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M154 RKS, 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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M154 RKS is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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