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M413 UBU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,438 mi
Last recorded75,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM413 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,438 miles

screen wash bottle insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

screen wash bottle insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,542 miles

screen wash bottle insecure

slight surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,542 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

screen wash bottle insecure

slight surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,441 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,441 miles

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)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 131,136 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 131,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 116,343 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 116,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 99,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 84,862 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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M413 UBU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M413 UBU, 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 M413 UBU registered?

M413 UBU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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