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M274 VNU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,899 mi
Last recorded176,899 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 VNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 176,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 160,631 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 160,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 147,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 147,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 145,819 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 7 Jul 2020 145,795 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,378 miles

under vehicle under sealed

Fail 22 Mar 2017 144,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,793 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

front and rear subframes corroded

main chassis brake pipe rusty

o/s/f chassis box section corroded

rear brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2015 135,635 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 135,629 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front pipe corroded & blowing

offside front brake binding slightly

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,207 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 120,634 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 112,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 96,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,279 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 75,315 miles

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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M274 VNU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 M274 VNU, 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 M274 VNU registered?

M274 VNU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M274 VNU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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