MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pipes greased
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FURRELS CORRODED BOTH SIDES
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
FRONT & REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES ALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING & BRAKING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FURRELS CORRODED BOTH SIDES
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
FRONT & REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES ALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED
FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING & BRAKING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
both rear brake discs corroded and pitted
front and rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly perrished
front and rear brake, steering and suspension componets corroded
nearside headlamp aim on higher limits
nearside outer sill corroded but not holed yet
nearside side repeater slightly insecure
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
rev counter not working
vorious oil leaks
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
BOTH WIPER BLADES DETERIOATED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION, BRAKING & STEERING COMPONENTS ALL CORRODED
FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES & BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 1.6MM
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M878 GFJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M878 GFJ, 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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M878 GFJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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