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M438 JEC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,228 mi
Last recorded64,228 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 JEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,171 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,171 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,974 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,710 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,185 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 50,042 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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M438 JEC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M438 JEC, 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 M438 JEC registered?

M438 JEC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M438 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 JEC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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