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M46 VVE

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,184 mi
Last recorded141,184 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 VVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 141,184 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

Pass 15 Nov 2011 140,784 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 140,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 135,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,653 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low worn on edge

Fail 11 Nov 2008 123,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 123,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 118,554 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 118,554 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

clutch fluid level is low

exhaust has been repaired

front grill is missing

o/s window does not go down

rear brakes are noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2006 116,496 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust has been repaired

n/s rear 1/4 panel appears to have been repaired just after the sill

rear brake discs are in a very poor condition

screen is damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2006 116,496 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust has been repaired

n/s rear 1/4 panel appears repaired just after the sill

rear brake discs are in a poor condition

screen is damaged

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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M46 VVE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M46 VVE, 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 M46 VVE registered?

M46 VVE is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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