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M212 RVO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,174 mi
Last recorded97,174 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 RVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 97,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 84,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 84,824 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 84,435 miles

brake discs worn

rear of offside sill holed not within pescribed ares

underside components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2012 84,429 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake discs worn

rear of offside sill holed not within perscribed area

underside components corroded

Pass 28 May 2011 83,920 miles

corrosion to the underside

front disc's are corroded

offside sill corroded at rear not within 30cm of prescribed area

rear disc's are corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 82,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,831 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 72,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

All brake discs slightly pitted

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

Water leakinng from nearside washer

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 RVO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M212 RVO registered?

M212 RVO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1994.

Is M212 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M212 RVO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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