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M991 GDU

1994 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,982 mi
Last recorded146,982 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 GDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 146,982 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 141,351 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake pedal rubber split

rear exhaust fowling suspension

Fail 10 Jan 2014 141,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake pedal rubber split

rear exhaust fowling suspension

Pass 4 Aug 2012 135,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

foot brake pedal anti slip pad worn

os/ns sills rusting

Fail 30 Jul 2012 135,923 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

foot brake pedal anti slip pad worn

os/ns sills rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2011 135,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 135,759 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2010 130,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 122,334 miles

foors /sills becoming rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2008 116,006 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 116,006 miles

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

metal brake pipes to nearside rear flexi hose and to offside front flexi hose both corrodid near to legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2007 110,076 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 104,225 miles

bottom left corner of windscreen starting to delaminate

offside outer sill weak

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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M991 GDU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M991 GDU, 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 M991 GDU registered?

M991 GDU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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