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OIL 9317

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,441 mi
Last recorded155,441 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 9317
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 155,441 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 151,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 146,435 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 145,632 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 145,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 141,873 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 141,873 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 136,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 132,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 128,341 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 122,988 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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OIL 9317 is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OIL 9317, 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 OIL 9317 registered?

OIL 9317 is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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