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M856 EFD

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,821 mi
Last recorded138,821 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 EFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 138,821 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

long travel on hand brake

Pass 24 Mar 2010 136,683 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 136,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2009 132,656 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to o/s outer sill

n/s main chassis section dented

Fail 30 Apr 2009 132,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

damage to o/s outer sill

n/s main chassis section dented

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 126,285 miles

hand brake adjment

Pass 4 May 2007 121,670 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 121,670 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 121,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 116,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 110,422 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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M856 EFD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M856 EFD, 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 M856 EFD registered?

M856 EFD is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M856 EFD safe to buy?

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