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M315 HLJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 HLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,598 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 95,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 83,778 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,422 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,419 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,271 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 66,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,068 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M315 HLJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M315 HLJ, 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 M315 HLJ registered?

M315 HLJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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