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M580 BCS

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,663 mi
Last recorded146,663 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 BCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 146,663 miles

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

filler covering full inspection of offside floor/sill area

offside front brake hose close to tyre when steering is on full lock

rear arches corroded

Fail 22 May 2014 146,663 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

filler covering full inspection of offside floor/sill area

offside front brake hose close to tyre when steering is on full lock

rear arches corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 138,196 miles

handbrake has excess travel

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre cracked and starting to split

offside front brake hose close to wheel/ tyre when steering on full right hand lock

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 29 May 2013 138,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

handbrake has excess travel

nearside front tyre cracked and starting to split

offside front brake hose close to wheel/ tyre when steering on full right hand lock

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2011 138,183 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 136,039 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 136,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 129,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit

offside rear handbrake performace low, recomend attention

Pass 21 Jun 2007 124,198 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS EXCESS TRAVEL

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AT EDGES

Fail 20 Jun 2007 124,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AT EDGE

Pass 24 Jun 2006 120,118 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 120,118 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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M580 BCS is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M580 BCS, 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 M580 BCS registered?

M580 BCS is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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