MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres valve stems perish cracking
areas nearside outer sill corroded
both front wings and nearside rear wheel arch areas excess corroded,though not any sharp protrusions
exhaust system corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded,though not excessively weakened
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
nearside rear tyre edge wear,and 2mm tread depth in areas
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres valve stems perish cracking
areas nearside outer sill corroded
both front wings and nearside rear wheel arch areas excess corroded,though not any sharp protrusions
exhaust system corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded,though not excessively weakened
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
nearside rear tyre edge wear,and 2mm tread depth in areas
battery insecure
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear suspension arms are corroded,but not weakened
sections of both front wings are weakened by corrosion,though not any sharp edges
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
battery insecure
brake master cylinder fluid level is between minimum and maximum
exhaust front section deteriorating,and slight leak of gases
front and rear suspension arms are corroded,but not weakened
sections of both front wings are weakened by corrosion,though not any sharp edges
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
all wheel arches rotten
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
all wheel arches rotten
offside front brake slightly binding
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
both rear wheelarches heavily corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M251 RUD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 M251 RUD, 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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M251 RUD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1994.
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