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M196 YRN

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,985 mi
Last recorded56,985 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 YRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,400 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 53,400 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,089 miles

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 53,089 miles

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

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion on brake discs.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,070 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Wipewrs smear screen.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,869 miles

Light corrosion on brake discs.

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,326 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Springs corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 37,753 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sills and chassis corroded.

Very slight brake bind on rear.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,753 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Sills and chassis corroded.

Very slight brake bind on rear.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,194 miles

front wings baddly corroded at bottom

Fail 17 Feb 2009 34,194 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front wings baddly corroded at bottom

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,105 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 31,105 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,026 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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M196 YRN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M196 YRN, 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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M196 YRN is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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