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M35 WRV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 WRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 125,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Number plate lights loose

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in screen x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,013 miles

bouth front iner wheel archs rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2015 121,478 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear inner sills rusted undersealed

suspension rusted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 121,478 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear inner sills rusted undersealed

suspension rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 119,604 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 119,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,298 miles

Oil leak

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

undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2013 116,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner arch corroded

suspention componats corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 113,338 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 113,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear suspenion componants corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 113,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front brake disc lightly scored

nearside rear brake pads worn close to legal minimum

Fail 14 Jun 2010 107,543 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front brake disc lightly scored

nearside rear brake pads worn close to legal minimum

Fail 24 May 2010 107,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 98,835 miles

imbalance of 32% between rear brakes

nearside front brake disc scored

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear brake discs distorted

temporary fuel cap fitted

temporary repair made to exhaust

Fail 24 Apr 2009 98,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

imbalance of 32% between rear brakes

nearside front brake disc scored

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear brake discs distorted

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2008 91,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 21 May 2008 91,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2006 89,693 miles

Advise exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Advise front tyres,sidewalls starting to crack

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,693 miles

Advise exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Advise front tyres,sidewalls starting to crack

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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M35 WRV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M35 WRV, 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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M35 WRV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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