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M969 FCU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,867 mi
Last recorded65,867 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM969 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,867 miles

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

both sides front and rear chassis and subframes corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2014 65,867 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both sides front and rear chassis and subframes corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 64,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,229 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,573 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,826 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,012 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 60,997 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,170 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,543 miles

damage to offside chassis under drivers seat

Pass 15 Nov 2005 57,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 57,655 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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M969 FCU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M969 FCU, 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 M969 FCU registered?

M969 FCU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M969 FCU safe to buy?

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