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M26 VJL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,258 mi
Last recorded117,258 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 VJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 117,258 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

car has age related rust underneath

Pass 30 May 2023 109,246 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded and also suspension arms but not holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 103,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles blown (8.1.1 (a))

washer bottle strap corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 103,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 103,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Washer bottle strap corroded and could fail

Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,927 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,583 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,170 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,864 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 100,847 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to underbody and components

offside sillback/floor at front corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,338 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,088 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,791 miles

N/s front wing has corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2009 93,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,792 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 86,700 miles

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

front and rear suspension components bushes perishing and cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,977 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M26 VJL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M26 VJL, 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 M26 VJL registered?

M26 VJL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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