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M329 CJC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,291 mi
Last recorded70,291 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 CJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 70,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front, nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front, nearside & offside. Lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear, nearside & offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under-vehicle surface corrosion, not affecting structural rigidity at time of test.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,418 miles

Clutch master cylinder, corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both front drop-links corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front, lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under-vehicle surface corrosion, not affecting structural rigidity at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,077 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch master cylinder corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 68,077 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch master cylinder corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,620 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,253 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,253 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 58,123 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 58,123 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 50,219 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 50,219 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 47,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,257 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 30,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 25,438 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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M329 CJC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M329 CJC, 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 M329 CJC registered?

M329 CJC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1994.

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