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M317 RRR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,359 mi
Last recorded116,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 RRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 116,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 116,017 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 115,998 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 111,420 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 111,414 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,067 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust emissions in & out off limet at fast idle internitantly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 104,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 96,622 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 93,288 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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M317 RRR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M317 RRR, 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 M317 RRR registered?

M317 RRR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M317 RRR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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