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M212 LOV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,889 mi
Last recorded118,889 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 LOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,889 miles

All brake discs show heavy surface corrosion from lack of use use but not considered seriously weakened

All bushing heavily perishing but not resulting in excess movement

All steering & suspension components heavily corroded

Exhaust heavily corroded

Exhaust tail pipe missing/corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn & on the legal limit

Offside Outer sill corroded

Passenger seat and restraint system removed/ unable to test

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Vehicle has clearly been altered or modified for motorsport use but meets all the necessary requirements at the time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2012 118,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 86,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 82,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2009 75,994 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 66,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 59,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 53,367 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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M212 LOV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M212 LOV, 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 M212 LOV registered?

M212 LOV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M212 LOV safe to buy?

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