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MAZDA MX51994 · 1.8L PETROL

M252 YFV

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1994 MAZDA MX5? It's a PETROL with a 1800cc engine showing 277,658 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 03/02/2017
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/08/2016
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1800cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1994 Mazda MX5 has a single MOT failure recorded in 2016, with no subsequent pass or further failures noted. The most recent MOT entry is from 2016-02-04, which showed a pass but highlighted recurring brake disc wear. A prior failure in 2016-01-29 listed multiple critical issues, including brake efficiency below requirements, modified parking brake components, and tyre tread below legal limits. Both MOTs occurred at the same recorded mileage of 277,658 miles, suggesting the vehicle has not been retested in over a decade. The primary risk pattern involves brake system components, with all four brake discs noted as worn, pitted, or scored in both tests. While these were categorized as "not seriously weakened," repeated mention indicates ongoing wear that could compromise braking performance. The 2016 failure also revealed significant safety issues: inadequate brake efficiency, insecure battery mounting, and tyres with tread depths below 1.6mm. These suggest potential neglect or unresolved maintenance concerns. The condition trend is unclear due to the lack of recent MOT data. The 2016 failure and subsequent pass at the same mileage imply possible repairs, but no evidence confirms this.

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50
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1994 Mazda MX5 has a single MOT failure recorded in 2016, with no subsequent pass or further failures noted. The most recent MOT entry is from 2016-02-04, which showed a pass but highlighted recurring brake disc wear. A prior failure in 2016-01-29 listed multiple critical issues, including brake efficiency below requirements, modified parking brake components, and tyre tread below legal limits. Both MOTs occurred at the same recorded mileage of 277,658 miles, suggesting the vehicle has not been retested in over a decade. The primary risk pattern involves brake system components, with all four brake discs noted as worn, pitted, or scored in both tests. While these were categorized as "not seriously weakened," repeated mention indicates ongoing wear that could compromise braking performance. The 2016 failure also revealed significant safety issues: inadequate brake efficiency, insecure battery mounting, and tyres with tread depths below 1.6mm. These suggest potential neglect or unresolved maintenance concerns. The condition trend is unclear due to the lack of recent MOT data. The 2016 failure and subsequent pass at the same mileage imply possible repairs, but no evidence confirms this.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1994 Mazda Mx5 (M252 YFV), we found 2 MOT results in the period of January 2016 to February 2016.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 50% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 1 fails. Given the frequent MOT failures, it is worth checking if major repairs have been properly addressed.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 14 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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ADVISORY