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M580 CDX

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,381 mi
Last recorded90,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 CDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,381 miles

body and chassis rusted in several places

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body and chassis starting to rust in several places

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 30 May 2014 88,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outter wheel arches corroded

offside front tyre tread getting low on the outter edge

Pass 30 May 2014 88,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outter wheel arches corroded

offside front tyre tread getting low on the outter edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,059 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades worn

offside front tyre tread getting low on the outter edge

offside rear outter wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper blades worn

offside front tyre tread getting low on the outter edge

offside rear outter wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,527 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 87,527 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 86,193 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,377 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 84,377 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 82,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut in the nearside front tyre inner wall

Fail 18 May 2009 82,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut in the nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,373 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 80,373 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 75,085 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc rusty

small cut in the nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 2 Jun 2006 71,651 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 71,197 miles

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

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

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 CDX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

M580 CDX is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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