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M859 TNT

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

129,106 mi
Last recorded129,106 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM859 TNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 129,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Dec 2015 129,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2015 129,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop missing

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2014 124,284 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 124,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 118,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front brake discs pitted

both sides rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 118,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front brake discs pitted

both sides rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Sep 2013 118,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic under tray insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2012 88,292 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,746 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in screen

nsf track rod end rubber slit

rear fog light dim

Pass 24 Jul 2010 107,204 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 99,082 miles

adviced slight damage to n/s chassis

adviced vehicle inported reg plate lettering smaler

Fail 25 Jul 2009 99,075 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,956 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

adviced n/s chassis damage

Fail 18 Jul 2008 88,220 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 88,220 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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M859 TNT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 M859 TNT, 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 M859 TNT registered?

M859 TNT is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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