MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,064 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion
Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter pipe (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas
signs of corrosion/water leak from radiator area
strong advise corrosion to offside rear outer sill area
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas
signs of corrosion/water leak from radiator area
strong advise corrosion to offside rear outer sill area
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all tyres on vehicle slightly cracked/perrished across tred
corrosion to vehicle underbody
oil leak at rear of engine/gearbox area
signs of previous water leak across front of engine
spare wheel loose in boot
temporary fuel cap fitted(seals ok)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres on vehicle slightly cracked/perrished across tred
corrosion to vehicle underbody
oil leak at rear of engine/gearbox area
signs of previous water leak across front of engine
spare wheel loose in boot
temporary fuel cap fitted(seals ok)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
lower bumper stays insecure
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front registration plate slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M979 AHJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M979 AHJ, 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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M979 AHJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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