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M419 XTC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

203,432 mi
Last recorded203,432 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM419 XTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 203,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2024 203,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 197,768 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 197,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 196,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 195,282 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 195,282 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 193,550 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 191,671 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 191,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x 2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 189,513 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 189,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 185,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 181,953 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 181,788 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 176,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 176,079 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 169,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 162,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre low and perished

Fail 23 May 2013 161,973 miles

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre low and perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 150,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 144,117 miles

advised chip in screen

advised front pads getting low

advised osf tyre worn on inside edge

advised osr brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 144,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advised chip in screen

advised front pads getting low

advised osf tyre worn on inside edge

advised osr brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 133,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear coil springs rusting

rear suspension components rusting

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 133,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear coil springs rusting

rear suspension components rusting

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 124,042 miles

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

alternator v belt in poor condition.

front pads wearing and discs slightly lipped.

n/side front tyre outer sidewall split not showing cords and worn on outer edge.

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 28 May 2009 124,038 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

alternator v belt in poor condition.

front pads wearing and discs slightly lipped.

n/side front tyre outer sidewall split not showing cords and worn on outer edge.

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 2 Jun 2008 113,352 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 113,352 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 101,790 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 101,789 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 101,291 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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M419 XTC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 M419 XTC, 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 M419 XTC registered?

M419 XTC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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