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M23 GGT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,276 mi
Last recorded190,276 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 190,276 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers split.

damage to front bumper.

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 190,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers split.

damage to front bumper.

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 182,994 miles

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

front valence slightly damaged

oil leak

rear cross member starting to corrode

slight play in front lower suspension ball joints

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Fail 29 Nov 2010 182,857 miles

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

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

front valence slightly damaged

oil leak

rear cross member starting to corrode

slight play in front lower suspension ball joints

steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Pass 9 Dec 2009 173,273 miles

oil leak

rear suspension components starting to corrode

slight wear in front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 12 Dec 2008 164,139 miles

oil leak

rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2008 164,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode and slightly distorted

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2007 153,561 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear of offside outer door sill starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2007 153,561 miles

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

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear of offside outer door sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2006 141,332 miles

front brakes just passed out of balance test

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

rear foot brake performance slightly low and overall foot brake performance just passed at 50%

rear of offside door sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2005 130,533 miles

offside outer door sill starting to corrode

rear foot brake performance slightly low

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 GGT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GGT, 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 GGT registered?

M23 GGT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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