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M391 SBW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,666 mi
Last recorded129,666 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM391 SBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 129,666 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 129,387 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,512 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 121,512 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,381 miles

all underneath slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,794 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 116,794 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2012 116,793 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2011 115,466 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 145,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 114,766 miles

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

offside front brake tin shield corroded/thin

offside wiper blade starting to split at end

Fail 15 Jun 2010 114,766 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

offside front brake tin shield back plate corroded, may eventually fall off.

offside wiper blade starting to split at end

rear wheel arches heavily corroded, but not jagged at time of test.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 108,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

offside rear lower wheel arch area corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 Jun 2009 108,689 miles

Offside 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)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge

nearside rear outer sill area corroded but not excessive

offside rear lower wheel arch area corroded but not excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,324 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 102,273 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,793 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 89,016 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake effort quite low

Fail 23 May 2006 89,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside rear parking brake effort quite low,but overall efficieny is above minimum requirement

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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M391 SBW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M391 SBW, 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 M391 SBW registered?

M391 SBW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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