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M717 GJU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,787 mi
Last recorded121,787 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 GJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 121,787 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner/outer sills

Fail 28 Jun 2016 121,787 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner/outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,766 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 121,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 121,664 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower rear edge of n/s and o/s front wings corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 120,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r parking brake reading lower than o/s/r

Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,816 miles

n/s/r parking brake reading lower than o/s/r

Pass 10 Jul 2012 118,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 115,773 miles

Outer sills and rear wheel arches corroded (no sharp edges)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 106,098 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 106,098 miles

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

Outer sills and rear wheelarches corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M717 GJU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M717 GJU, 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 M717 GJU registered?

M717 GJU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1994.

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