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M405 GDD

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,556 mi
Last recorded105,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 GDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 105,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 102,176 miles

both chassis rails are damaged and poorly repaired, off side front lower arm inner bush is worn

Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both chassis rails are damaged and poorly repaired, off side front lower arm inner bush is worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,582 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear outer sills and outer wheel arches

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very poor repair to offside front chassis unable to assess condition of panel underneath

Pass 9 Jul 2010 96,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 96,324 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 94,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyre walls starting to perish

corrosion starting to the offside rear outer sill

slight damage to the nearside rear chassis

Fail 30 May 2008 92,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 92,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,195 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 91,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

engine oily

Pass 9 Mar 2006 86,639 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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M405 GDD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M405 GDD, 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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M405 GDD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 1994.

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