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M265 YGT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

112,275 mi
Last recorded112,275 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 YGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 112,275 miles

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

Body damage to o/s rear wheel arch area

n/s/f tyre side wall perishing

n/s/f tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 111,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,957 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 108,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 107,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 105,925 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 105,925 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 103,301 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,706 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 100,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 100,556 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,788 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 83,521 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 83,521 miles

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

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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M265 YGT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M265 YGT, 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 M265 YGT registered?

M265 YGT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1994.

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