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M278 BVL

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 BVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,525 miles

front number plate cracked.

nearside front tyre smooth on edges.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

offside front tyre smooth on inner.

outer sills corroding.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked.

nearside front tyre smooth on edges.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

offside front tyre smooth on inner.

outer sills corroding.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 88,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 87,630 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 86,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,219 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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M278 BVL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M278 BVL, 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 M278 BVL registered?

M278 BVL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M278 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M278 BVL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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