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M397 TMM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,816 mi
Last recorded99,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 TMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 99,816 miles

Both front tyres low tread on inner edges

N/S wiper slightly split

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

Slight blow from centre of exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,816 miles

Both front tyres low tread on inner edges

N/S wiper slightly split

Slight blow from centre of exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,108 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 79,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,474 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,844 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 72,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface rust starting on both rear outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,857 miles

clutch slave cylinder appears to be leaking

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,070 miles

offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit (in middle of tyre)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 60,516 miles

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

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

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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M397 TMM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M397 TMM, 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 M397 TMM registered?

M397 TMM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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