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M360 RCW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,532 mi
Last recorded141,532 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM360 RCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 141,532 miles

various areas of corrosion on underside

Fail 28 May 2016 141,532 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 134,100 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 134,100 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion on all exposed metal underneath ie suspention items

Pass 25 Jan 2013 128,384 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 128,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 121,527 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 121,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 113,972 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2011 113,937 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,886 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 105,869 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 97,485 miles

corrodsion on rear of outersills

Fail 23 Jan 2009 97,485 miles

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

corrodsion on rear of outersills

Pass 28 Nov 2007 90,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 82,251 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 82,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 75,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 75,730 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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M360 RCW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M360 RCW, 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 M360 RCW registered?

M360 RCW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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