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M716 BAM

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,961 mi
Last recorded119,961 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM716 BAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 119,961 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch/inner sill

engine tappy

front and rear brake discs very corroded

general corrosion to underside suspension components

n/s/r tyre 3.mm tread

o/s hand brake effort lower than n/s

o/s/r brake bind

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 119,961 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch/inner sill

engine tappy

front and rear brake discs very corroded

general corrosion to underside suspension components

n/s/r tyre 3.mm tread

o/s/r brake bind

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,675 miles

N/S door mirror poor

Surface rust various areas on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2010 116,300 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rust forming on rear subframe and suspension

Fail 1 Sep 2010 116,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rust forming on rear subframe and suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2009 115,258 miles

fron t and rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

front and rear anti roll bar link arms rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

near and offside front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

rear anti roll bar shows signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 113,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 108,802 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 108,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 106,958 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 106,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M716 BAM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M716 BAM, 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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M716 BAM is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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