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M298 CBP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,043 mi
Last recorded99,043 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 CBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,043 miles

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges ,and getting close to the legal limit

steering slightly stiff

Fail 31 May 2017 99,031 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both) front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,639 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 97,626 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside and nearside front wheel bearings not checked

Pass 22 May 2015 95,702 miles

Both nearside tyres cut on outer side walls, no cords seen

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and getting close to LEGAL limit..(shallow treads)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge and getting close to LEGAL limit..(shallow treads)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,360 miles

Both front and rear suspension arms have corrosion

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside inner and outer sills have slight corrosion, rear end

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,953 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,942 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012

Both sides inner sills and inner arches slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 88,974 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both sides inner sills and inner arches slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 May 2011 87,058 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension covered in flaky rust

Fail 24 May 2011 87,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension covered in flaky rust

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,629 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 85,616 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,940 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 81,842 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,005 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 77,301 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 77,301 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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M298 CBP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M298 CBP, 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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M298 CBP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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