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M780 TBU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,419 mi
Last recorded93,419 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 TBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 93,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2013 90,521 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 87,331 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 85,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly mis-shaped

o/s/r tyre feathering on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2011 83,791 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 81,715 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 May 2010 81,715 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 78,099 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 74,697 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 74,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 72,124 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 72,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,992 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 67,986 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 63,844 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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M780 TBU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M780 TBU, 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 M780 TBU registered?

M780 TBU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1994.

Is M780 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M780 TBU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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