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M603 XHW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,097 mi
Last recorded236,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM603 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 236,097 miles

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2020 233,331 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 233,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 225,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 225,124 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 213,449 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 213,448 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 202,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 190,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 177,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 168,949 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 168,949 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 160,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 159,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 156,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 153,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 143,805 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 143,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 135,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 125,864 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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M603 XHW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M603 XHW, 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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M603 XHW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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