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M913 XHC

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

206,104 mi
Last recorded206,104 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM913 XHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 206,104 miles

all four coil springs corroded

all suspension parts rusty

front exhaust mount incomplete but exhaust still supported well

Fail 5 Nov 2011 206,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four coil springs corroded

all suspension parts rusty

front exhaust mount incomplete but exhaust still supported well

o/s/f pads 2mm

Fail 1 Nov 2011 206,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mount incomplete

rear oxygen sensor disconnected

slight drag on offside front brake

various suspension and body panels corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 200,829 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 197,411 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 193,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads low

offside wiper justs clear screen

Fail 5 Nov 2008 193,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake pads low

offside wiper justs clear screen

Fail 28 Jan 2008 192,107 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyre inner edges below 1.6mm, but designed to wear sooner

catalyst heat shield deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 192,107 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyre inner edges below 1.6mm, but designed to wear sooner

catalyst heat shield deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2007 178,634 miles

both top ball joint dust covers split

both track rod end dust covers split

Fail 9 Jan 2007 178,634 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front, top ball joint dust covers split

both track rod end dust covers split

Fail 13 Feb 2006 164,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front track rod end and both front top and bottom ball joint dust covers split

Pass 13 Feb 2006 164,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front track rod end and both front top and bottom ball joint dust covers split

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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M913 XHC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M913 XHC, 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 M913 XHC registered?

M913 XHC is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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