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M260 JPC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 JPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,882 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,319 miles

All shock absorber dust covers split

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All shock absorber dust covers split

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,386 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill panel corroded and weak

all shock absorber dust covers split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,114 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside (3.5.1i)

front and rear o/s and n/s shockabsorber dust covers split

Fail 7 Feb 2017 74,105 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside (3.5.1i)

front and rear o/s and n/s shockabsorber dust covers split

Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,387 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

front and rear anti roll bar link bushes cracked and perished

front and rear shock absorber dust covers split

o/s rear outer sill panel corroded and weak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,140 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all shock absorber dust covers split

all tyres starting to split on inner side walls

o/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,145 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,145 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,592 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear suspension top outer hub bush worn

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 14 Jan 2013 60,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear suspension top outer hub bush worn

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,424 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear outer door sills corroded and weak

slight wear in o/s rear top suspension hub bush

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,424 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

o/s and n/s rear outer door sills corroded and weak

slight wear in o/s rear top suspension hub bush

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear anti roll bar link bushes starting to crack and perish

slight binding on n/s front brake

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,109 miles

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

all anti roll bar link bushes starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

o/s outer door sill corroded and weak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,791 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,449 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,923 miles

o/s rear outter door sill corroded and weak

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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M260 JPC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M260 JPC, 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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M260 JPC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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