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M485 GMR

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 GMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,144 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2022 81,143 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,767 miles

all brake discs are rusty due to standing

o/s/f inner sill is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 77,209 miles

corrosion forming on both rear outer sills

Fail 13 Sep 2005 76,491 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 76,491 miles

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

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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M485 GMR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M485 GMR, 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 M485 GMR registered?

M485 GMR is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M485 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M485 GMR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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