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M823 TNC

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,132 mi
Last recorded100,132 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM823 TNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,126 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,126 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake performance

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,468 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion inner sill

parking brake performance only just met

Fail 9 Apr 2015 97,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,043 miles

slight bind on O/S/F and O/S/R brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,442 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge and outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 87,577 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,627 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,581 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 81,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,356 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 66,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 66,298 miles

front and rear subframes surface corrosion front and rear suspenion parts surface corrosion

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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M823 TNC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M823 TNC, 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 M823 TNC registered?

M823 TNC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M823 TNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M823 TNC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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