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M431 OBD

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,913 mi
Last recorded164,913 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 OBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 164,913 miles

chassis rails damaged

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 157,492 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 157,492 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 155,794 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 153,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust back box loose

Fail 11 Apr 2014 152,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust back box loose fit onto exhaust pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2013 145,747 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 135,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,528 miles

185/60/14. OF 3.8mm. OR 3.7mm. NR 4.2mm. NF 4.1mm.

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Apr 2011 122,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Lower rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,259 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 109,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 95,286 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,676 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 89,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f+n/s/r+o/s/r tyres walls perished

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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M431 OBD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M431 OBD, 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 M431 OBD registered?

M431 OBD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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