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M998 XHY

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,804 mi
Last recorded173,804 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 173,804 miles

n/s/r handbrake performance

n/s/r sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2011 167,178 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 167,169 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 156,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2010 156,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 148,020 miles

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 28 May 2008 137,762 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 126,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 119,218 miles

corrosion sills

Fail 1 Jun 2006 119,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion discs

corrosion sills

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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M998 XHY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M998 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M998 XHY registered?

M998 XHY is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M998 XHY safe to buy?

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