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M826 HPL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,988 mi
Last recorded162,988 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 HPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 162,988 miles

All tyres starting to perish on edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 161,450 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion both rear inner arches.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 160,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 159,137 miles

Under body surface corrosion around suspension mounting points

Pass 4 Jun 2010 157,812 miles

corrosion both outer rear sills

Fail 28 May 2010 157,812 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion both outer rear sills

Pass 20 May 2009 155,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 150,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 149,519 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M826 HPL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M826 HPL, 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 M826 HPL registered?

M826 HPL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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