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M879 SGU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,318 mi
Last recorded148,318 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 SGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 148,318 miles

front nearside tyre worn on inside edge lclose to legal limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear service brake needs adjustment

oil leak from engine

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 145,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 144,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,353 miles

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

brake pedal rubber begining to wear.

nearside rear wheel has a diferent wheel nut on.cant see if its tapered or correct shape.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 141,739 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 141,737 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 132,846 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 113,220 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 113,205 miles

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

Centre Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2005 91,856 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M879 SGU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M879 SGU, 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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M879 SGU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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