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M230 TVU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

229,136 mi
Last recorded229,136 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 TVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 229,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 215,554 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 215,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 207,481 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 207,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 207,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

chassis dented

exhaust has a temporary repair

front subframe corroded

gearbox oil leak

o/s and n/s ball joint dust covers perished

o/s and n/s track rod end dust covers perished

o/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 198,975 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

advise rear discs worn /rusty/pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 184,928 miles

front brake imbalance high

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Jul 2010 183,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 155,451 miles

N/s mirror partialy insecure.

O/s/r sill corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 155,431 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/s mirror partialy insecure.

O/s/r sill corroded.

Pass 29 May 2008 149,367 miles

N/s door mirror slightly unsecure.

O/s headlamp inner bracket slightly unsecure.

O/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge of tread.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 141,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 141,916 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Slight exhaust blow at rear silencer.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 131,957 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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M230 TVU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M230 TVU, 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 M230 TVU registered?

M230 TVU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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