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M863 FWV

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,841 mi
Last recorded167,841 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM863 FWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 167,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both headlight beam images poor

corrosion to both front inner wheel archs to floors

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to both rear outer sills - close to excessisve

corrosion to nearside inner sill

Pass 1 Aug 2012 162,726 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 157,211 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear inner sills heavly corroded

Centre stop light not working

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Offside front wing heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 157,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear inner sills heavly corroded

Centre stop light not working

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Offside front wing heavily corroded

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 152,404 miles

advisory on perivous test no754738900227

welding repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 27 Jul 2010 152,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

chassis rails corroded

corrosion to offside front wing

high level brake light not working

nearside rear brake disc pitted

rear support bar insecure - bolt broken

Fail 20 Jul 2009 146,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 146,246 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 140,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 124,312 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 115,168 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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M863 FWV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M863 FWV, 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 M863 FWV registered?

M863 FWV is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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