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M525 BHG

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,188 mi
Last recorded129,188 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 BHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,188 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 123,099 miles

n/s/r coil spring compresed using clamps

underside of viechle covered in surface rust

Fail 11 Jun 2013 122,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r coil spring compresed using clamps

underside of viechle covered in surface rust

Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,792 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 119,785 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Light areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 117,402 miles

Hole in o/s floor to inner sill midway alomn

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 May 2011 117,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Hole in o/s floor to inner sill midway alomn

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2010 114,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 116,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 114,157 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SPARE WHEEL INSECURE

Fail 6 May 2009 114,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SPARE WHEEL INSECURE

Pass 13 May 2008 113,973 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipe furrels rusting req attension

center exhaust system rusting

front and rear suspension arms rusting req attension

slight exhaust blowe from front pipe req attension

Pass 31 Mar 2007 110,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,363 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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M525 BHG 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 60%.

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 M525 BHG, 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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M525 BHG is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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