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M344 TRE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 TRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,535 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Offside front sill damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2022 116,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed From cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Offside front sill damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2021 116,320 miles

General corrosion to all suspension, braking and chassis components.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has had welding repairs

Fail 24 Jun 2016 116,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracking to front tyres

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to top sill/door slams

oil leaks

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to tip sills/door slams

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

wet weather condtions

Fail 12 Jun 2015 115,313 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to tip sills/door slams

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no.plate

wet weather condtions

Pass 28 Jun 2014 113,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to top sills/door slams

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,047 miles

o/s side wiper starting split

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust corroded

o/s side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 111,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust corroded

o/s side rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s side wiper starting split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,326 miles

some heavy surface corrosion to under body suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 106,061 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 106,026 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,827 miles

both front tyres treads wearing on inner edges

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 24 May 2010 102,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2008 99,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres treads worn on inner edges

front number plate discoloured poor condition

heavy surface corrosion under body components

Pass 28 Apr 2008 99,882 miles

both front tyres treads worn on inner edges

front number plate discoloured poor condition

heavy surface corrosion under body components

Pass 22 May 2007 98,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate discoloured

slight bind nearside rear brake

some corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 16 May 2006 97,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

outer skin on the cat corroded

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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M344 TRE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M344 TRE, 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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M344 TRE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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