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M327 PJO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,223 mi
Last recorded139,223 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM327 PJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 139,223 miles

exhaust has a broken rubber but is still supported

Fail 5 Apr 2016 139,223 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust has a broken rubber but is still supported

Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

sills and chassis rails covered in silicone sealant - unable to fully inspect

surface corrosion to offside front inner wing/chassis rail

Fail 27 Oct 2014 137,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside inner sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

poor image from headlamps due to dirt

sills and chassis rails covered in silicone sealant - unable to fully inspect

surface corrosion to offside front inner wing/chassis rail

Pass 7 Feb 2013 133,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 133,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 130,622 miles

n/s sill corroded at rear

Fail 5 Aug 2011 130,621 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s sill corroded at rear

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,361 miles

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

very slight play in os stering rack arm

Fail 2 Aug 2010 123,361 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,682 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 117,044 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,668 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 106,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 104,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 99,983 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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M327 PJO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M327 PJO, 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 M327 PJO registered?

M327 PJO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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