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M517 GAP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,151 mi
Last recorded151,151 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 GAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 151,151 miles

General Underneath Corrosion

Rear Suspension Unit Corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2024 151,123 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 151,113 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. Marked yellow. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill. Marked yellow. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 151,095 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 151,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 150,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 150,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 150,395 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,322 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 149,284 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 149,101 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,796 miles

Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 148,796 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 148,489 miles

n/s tyres perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2015 148,457 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s tyres perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 147,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

middle exhaust blow

rear tyres starting to perish

rusty suspension components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,083 miles

all tyres perishing/.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 147,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

all tyres perishing/.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 146,507 miles

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 146,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 145,007 miles

general corossion .centre silencer blowing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 144,030 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 142,670 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 131,525 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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M517 GAP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M517 GAP, 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 M517 GAP registered?

M517 GAP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is M517 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M517 GAP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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