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M434 AHW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,449 mi
Last recorded112,449 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 AHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 112,449 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in boot close to turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 110,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine bay/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in boot close to turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 109,822 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 109,005 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis by mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,271 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner archs rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner and outter sills rusted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 106,922 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor rusted

inner sills

rust under car

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,406 miles

Oil leak ()

both inner and outter sills rusted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,401 miles

few rust spots under car

outter sills rusted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 102,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 102,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,553 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

all brake disks heavily corroded

both centre chassis rails are damaged

n/s/f seat belt reciever sticky

Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,513 miles

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

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

all brake disks heavily corroded

both centre chassis rails are damaged

n/s/f seat belt reciever sticky

Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,532 miles

nearside handbrake appears to need adjustment or repair.brake hose ferrules appear rusty.both wiper blades starting to split

Fail 6 Jul 2009 137,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside handbrake appears to need adjustment or repair.brake hose ferrules appear rusty.both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 133,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2008 133,897 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 130,708 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 130,708 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 8 May 2006 128,702 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 128,702 miles

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

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

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)

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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M434 AHW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M434 AHW, 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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M434 AHW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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