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M233 SYC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 SYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 84,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch lower and upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 82,313 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jun 2020 82,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 75,592 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 75,581 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,059 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 75,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside lower mountings underside (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,794 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,786 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,892 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,101 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,076 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 67,913 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,782 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,615 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,714 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,480 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,245 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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M233 SYC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M233 SYC, 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 M233 SYC registered?

M233 SYC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M233 SYC safe to buy?

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