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M802 BLC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,655 mi
Last recorded114,655 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM802 BLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 114,655 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 111,883 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,746 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 109,261 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 109,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,640 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 103,593 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 99,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,875 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 97,851 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 95,700 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 95,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,934 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 90,920 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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,963 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 83,021 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

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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M802 BLC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M802 BLC, 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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M802 BLC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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