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M173 RRO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,707 mi
Last recorded164,707 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 RRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 164,707 miles

All front suspension componants corroded.

All rear suspension componants corroded.

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

Centre Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

N/S/F Tyre has damage on side wall.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Tyre has damage on side wall.

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

Windscreen washer bottle insecure.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 164,639 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All front suspension componants corroded.

All rear suspension componants corroded.

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

Centre Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake discs corroded.

N/S/F Tyre has damage on side wall.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

O/S/F Tyre has damage on side wall.

O/S/R Tyre has damage on side wall.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Windscreen washer bottle insecure.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 154,785 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 154,785 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 153,021 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 153,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 151,571 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 151,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 149,527 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre cracked

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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M173 RRO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M173 RRO, 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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M173 RRO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 1994.

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