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M550 SWP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,770 mi
Last recorded96,770 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 SWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,770 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car been standing

centre exhaust mounting missing

Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 94,485 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 91,655 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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M550 SWP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M550 SWP, 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 M550 SWP registered?

M550 SWP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M550 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M550 SWP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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