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M490 DLY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 DLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 73,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 73,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,692 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 72,623 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,835 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 69,642 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,117 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,231 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 57,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,288 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 53,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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M490 DLY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M490 DLY, 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 M490 DLY registered?

M490 DLY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M490 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 DLY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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