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M764 MKJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,161 mi
Last recorded165,161 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM764 MKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 165,161 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corrosion and undersealed. not seriously weakned

Pass 28 Apr 2023 157,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 148,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills on both sides corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Smell of fuel at front of vehicle

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of chassis deformed in multiple areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple repairs to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 148,444 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Snapped bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Insecure - retaining nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Along chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Multiple (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Bracket corroded/defective (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills on both sides corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Smell of fuel at front of vehicle

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of chassis deformed in multiple areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple repairs to underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 148,341 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front both outer sills rusty

Front panel corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2020 148,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front both outer sills rusty

Front panel corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2019 148,259 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 148,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 148,120 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

underbody corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2016 147,854 miles

o/s and n/s floors corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2015 147,335 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 146,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 146,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 145,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 143,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to underside and body of car

Pass 8 Jul 2010 140,352 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 140,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 133,892 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 127,678 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 127,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear suspention area's corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Jul 2007 120,048 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 11,978 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2006 114,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 107,152 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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M764 MKJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M764 MKJ, 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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M764 MKJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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