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M915 BGP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,955 mi
Last recorded141,955 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM915 BGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 141,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 141,942 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 120,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 120,225 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 114,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 114,663 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 114,647 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2017 112,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 112,031 miles

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

corrosion in os sill but not holed within prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2015 109,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 106,977 miles

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

osf sill and osf chassis box section corroded but not within 30cm of anything

Fail 17 May 2014 106,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

osf sill and osf chassis box section corroded but not within 30cm of anything

Pass 8 Jun 2013 105,588 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 105,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 102,990 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 102,894 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,889 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 100,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 98,128 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear outer sills are corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2008 97,825 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2007 80,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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M915 BGP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M915 BGP, 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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M915 BGP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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