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M951 KUK

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,880 mi
Last recorded103,880 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM951 KUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2016 103,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Drop Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Various (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Stretched (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Stretched (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Stretched (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Stretched (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Chassis rails crushed and weak - BORDERLINE

Front and Rear Bumpers loose / not correctly secured

Front brake discs corroding and pads low

Play in wishbone rear bushes

Rear brake discs corroding

Stonechip to windscreen

Various suspension and panels corroding

Various suspension bushes deteriorating

Vehicle Heavily Modified

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 89,850 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 89,850 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 86,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 82,411 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,100 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,100 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,217 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 69,951 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 66,210 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 66,210 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 66,197 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2005 61,127 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M951 KUK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M951 KUK, 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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M951 KUK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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