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M733 TOB

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM733 TOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 87,744 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,757 miles

Mileage correction

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,861 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,717 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,157 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and slight rust

Fail 8 Feb 2008 83,157 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and slight rust

Pass 13 Feb 2007 81,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2007 81,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 79,378 miles

The vehicles emissions have been checked as a non cat even though there is a cat fitted,this being due to the vehicle being an import.There is also oil around the gearbox.

Fail 23 Feb 2006 79,352 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

The vehicles emmissions have been checked as a non cat even though there is a cat fitted,this being due to vehicle being an import.There is also oil around the gearbox.

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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M733 TOB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M733 TOB, 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 M733 TOB registered?

M733 TOB is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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