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R719 SBL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,554 mi
Last recorded199,554 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 SBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 199,554 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 199,554 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 186,426 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 186,369 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,434 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

near side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Sep 2011 158,918 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 158,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 142,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 129,418 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 118,083 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 118,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 100,354 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 100,354 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

adv:front pads wearing thin.

adv:rear uoter discs with surface corrosion.

adv:unable to see rear inner pads or discs clearly.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 91,786 miles

adv:both front tyres wearing on edges.

adv:n/s rear shock noisy.

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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R719 SBL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R719 SBL, 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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R719 SBL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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