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M303 XFL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,827 mi
Last recorded158,827 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 XFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 158,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 154,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2010 146,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 146,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 137,941 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 131,135 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2007 126,728 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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M303 XFL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M303 XFL, 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 M303 XFL registered?

M303 XFL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1994.

Is M303 XFL safe to buy?

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