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M190 TRE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,630 mi
Last recorded92,630 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM190 TRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 92,630 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 92,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,043 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 85,043 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 77,363 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,132 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,474 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 69,472 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,358 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,468 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 59,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 57,208 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,770 miles

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,013 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 51,011 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,875 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 47,875 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,856 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,616 miles

front road-springs corroded!........... † general underbody /suspension surface corrosion.....

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 43,142 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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M190 TRE 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 65.2%.

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 M190 TRE, 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 M190 TRE registered?

M190 TRE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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