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M23 ALY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 ALY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 112,095 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 102,161 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 102,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,367 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 75,742 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 75,742 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,806 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M23 ALY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M23 ALY, 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 M23 ALY registered?

M23 ALY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M23 ALY safe to buy?

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