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M972 WEJ

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,535 mi
Last recorded154,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 WEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 154,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2023 152,695 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 152,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 148,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 148,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 139,307 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

washer bottle loose

Pass 29 Jun 2019 129,500 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 3 May 2018 120,319 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 14 Apr 2017 114,301 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 114,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 113,891 miles

Oil leak

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 109,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 103,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,868 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 90,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,368 miles

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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M972 WEJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M972 WEJ, 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 M972 WEJ registered?

M972 WEJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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